Cyber talent pipeline for DOD contractors
Old Dominion University’s School of Cybersecurity is training cyber experts to be fluent in the Defense Department’s cybersecurity requirements so they can help defense contractors stay secure.
Census rebuilds construction data collection, analysis processes
By automating the classification of construction activities shown in satellite images, the Census Bureau has eliminated the need to manually collect and process data from thousands of survey responses.
Utah launches cyber task force
The Governor’s Cybersecurity Task Force will promote cybersecurity awareness, share information, identify cybersecurity assets and resources, promote best practices and enhance cyber capabilities and response.
DIU tests portable private 5G network for responders
Responders arriving first at a remote incident can launch a private cellular network using a vehicle-mounted, backpack, hand-carried or wearable node.
California’s new strategy for prioritizing cyber defense
With its first multiyear cybersecurity roadmap, California is addressing critical gaps in the state’s information and cybersecurity programs, allowing it to better manage both existing and future threats.
Quantum computing: Expensive, uncertain, nascent -- and essential
The Government Accountability Office checked in with quantum computing experts to distill thinking on the technology’s potential applications, benefits and drawbacks; factors that could affect development; and policy options to help address those factors.
West Virginia maps out broadband investment plan
The state is applying $1 billion in federal, state and matching funds to expand broadband availability to underserved homes and businesses.
NYC tests transit airflow to prepare for hazmat accidents or attacks
Scientists will release small quantities of non-toxic materials at more than 120 subway stations and aboveground locations to collect data on how far they travel and what their concentration is when found.
Oregon automates hospital capacity data analysis
The Oregon Capacity System allows any health system in the state to visualize occupancy by type and location in real time.
CISA releases final TIC 3.0 remote user use case
The guidance gives federal agencies instructions on applying network and multi-boundary security for remote users.
Report: Government is the most-targeted sector by nation-state attackers
Nation-state cyber attackers are keeping their sights set on government-related organizations, which suffered nearly 80% of attacks in the last year, according to Microsoft’s FY21 Digital Defense Report.
Baltimore retools property management system
The Maryland city is modernizing its property management capabilities, making city-owned properties more visible to the public and improving property acquisition and disposition processes.
Peachtree Corners, a 5G early adopter, signs cloud infrastructure partner
By partnering with OVHcloud, the Georgia city will have access to compute, storage and other cloud services to help extract insights from the massive amounts of data generated from its Curiosity Lab Innovation Center and the autonomous vehicle test track.
Maryland outlaws ransomware, calls for statewide security strategy
Two new laws that took effect Oct. 1 aim to boost security standards for state and local governments and punish perpetrators of ransomware attacks.
New York testing drones with 5G network
Researchers at the state’s drone testing range will be experimenting with a 5G network to help advance innovation in unmanned aircraft systems.
Las Vegas tests private network for smart city apps
Las Vegas will be partnering with Cox Communications to use a citizens' broadband radio service private network to test smart-city applications in a local park.
FCC’s progress on improving broadband access data
While the Federal Communications Commission is taking steps to accurately map areas that lack broadband access, it faces challenges developing a precise location fabric, according a recent GAO report.
Kansas, Missouri launch program to promote local security initiatives
The governors of Kansas and Missouri announced the National Security Crossroads, a bipartisan, multi-state initiative to raise the profile of and improve national security missions in the area by highlighting the expanding base of security-related operations.
StateRAMP posts first authorized vendor list
The list features 51 products from 24 companies providing software-as-a-service, platform-as-a-service or infrastructure-as-a-service offerings.
Tracking physical responses, target accuracy to enhance combat marksmanship
The Office of Naval Research is testing whether technology can help it spot dips in warfighters’ performance or lethality.
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