CISA, International Counterparts Highlight Mistakes Organizations Make After a Cyber Intrusion
A lot of what’s necessary to appropriately respond to a cyber incident should happen way in advance.
Army looks to machine learning to predict, prevent injuries
Hoping to reduce costly non-combat muscle and bone injuries to warfighters, the Army turns to a machine learning-based tool used in professional sports.
Federal service delivery can be significantly improved: Here’s what it would take
If organizations are serious about improving the experience and outcomes for constituents, then end-to-end automation has to be at the center of the discussion on how to modernize government.
Talent Wanted: Four Ways State and Local Governments Can Solve the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage
COMMENTARY | Cybersecurity talent shortages have plagued state and local governments for years. There are four simple, yet effective, strategies to find and cultivate cybersecurity professionals.
Software Problems Disrupt First Day of Online Learning in Miami-Dade
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Wisconsin governor wary of Trump visit … New Jersey to reopen some indoor dining … Virginia county’s plan to use libraries as daycare facilities sparks controversy … Alabama mayor asks Mardi Gras organizers to consider parade alternatives.
Many Residents in California’s Wine Country Didn’t Get Alerts as Wildfires Approached
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | After Hurricane Laura destroyed water systems and power grids, many in southwest Louisiana without electricity and water … Jacob Blake’s family marches with thousands in Kenosha … Homeless shelter in Anchorage, Alaska experiences Covid outbreak, forces testing changes.
Sewage Testing on University Campus Identifies Asymptomatic Covid Cases
The University of Arizona tested sewage for the presence of coronavirus and identified two students who tested positive but didn’t have any symptoms for the respiratory illness.
Reimagining maps
In a recent online forum, researchers discussed how to view maps not as 2D pieces of paper but as a systems involving user data and representation.
Ransomware Attacks Demanding Larger Payouts from Local Governments
The average ransom demanded of a local government in a cyberattack grew from $30,000 to $380,000, according to one cybersecurity firm.
How data can lead states to post-pandemic recovery
An essential element for recovery planning collecting and analyzing data to help policy-makers understand how workforce, health care and social services programs interact with one another, a new report says.
One Solution to California’s Blackouts? The World’s Biggest Battery.
As states move away from fossil-fuel energy, they are going to need increased battery storage to meet clean energy goals.
Watchdog Finds Legacy System to Blame for Delayed FEMA Data Reporting
The system used to track data from the flood insurance program lacks automation.
How mobile solutions can help agencies improve operations during the pandemic
The challenges posed by COVID-19 present the perfect opportunity to adopt mobile-based automated data collection and analysis tools.
Sketchy Darknet Websites Are Taking Advantage of the Covid-19 Pandemic—Buyer Beware
COMMENTARY | Using these websites to buy needed Covid-related supplies is risky business.
City Creates Food Stamps App as Renewal Process Becomes More Difficult
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is resuming pre-coronavirus application and renewal requirements for food stamps. Washington, D.C. created a mobile public benefits app that officials hope will make it easier for recipients to apply and meet eligibility requirements.
Mitigating the Cyber Threat to Retirement Systems
COMMENTARY | As retirement systems are a high-value target for cybercriminals, administrators need to implement security measures to bolster their cyber defenses.
California's Data Failures Stymie Efforts to Curb COVID-19 Virus
Data system problems left California with a backlog of about 300,000 lab reports.
Google Offering Near Real-Time Maps of Wildfire Boundaries
The company’s announcement comes as destructive fires are burning in a number of western states.
Chicago Police Will Monitor Social Media in Response to Looting
"Social media platforms have repeatedly been used to organize large groups of people to engage in illegal activity," said Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Cellphone Data Shows How Las Vegas Is 'Gambling With Lives' Across the Country
Las Vegas casinos, open for months now, are a likely hotbed for the spread of COVID-19. For many reasons, contact tracing has proved next to impossible as tourists return to homes across the U.S.
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