The invisible -- but growing -- threat to critical infrastructure
At a recent panel on cybersecurity, experts agreed that the threat to the nation’s critical infrastructure is becoming acute as more connected devices come online.
Getting on the same page in cyber talent hunt
The Cybersecurity Workforce Framework’s common language describing cybersecurity work will help organizations build a strong staff to protect their systems and data.
More standardization needed in open data
A new report finds that data standardization has improved, but it is nowhere near where it needs to be.
Pittsburgh’s portal integrates open data
The ‘Burgh’s Eye View’ data portal gives users a quick way to find information on 311 requests, police activity and other city information.
AI could speed transit security scan times
Evolv Technology is testing its system that speeds scanning by applying artificial intelligence and machine learning.
When the IoT becomes an agent of the dark side
In the wake of the Mirai botnet attack, cybersecurity experts discuss issues with securing the Internet of Things.
Newark unveils smart city lab, kiosk
MetroLab@Newark brings the city and academia together with private businesses to develop new smart city tech, like the BrandNewark smart kiosk.
DC revs up smart-city project
The second phase of Washington’s PA2040 smart-city project will extend to trash cans, parking, environmental sensing and public safety technology.
Building a better voting machine
A panel of election technology experts point to projects in California and Texas counties that are developing secure, auditable systems.
Virginia builds cyber foundation for government, business
Gov. Terry McAuliffe said he wants other states to follow Virginia’s lead in cybersecurity.
Connecting classified and unclassified big data
DHS has created a data framework that makes it easier to search across classified and unclassified datasets.
Permit mapping tool now up and running in Pittsburgh
An interactive map of permits, licenses and violations is now live after approval earlier this year.
DHS nurtures wearable tech for responders
The EMERGE program accelerates the delivery of wearable technologies for first responders by bringing startups, accelerators and strategic partners together in a common research and development effort.
Applied analytics: What other states can learn from Indiana's wins (and missteps)
Indiana CIO Dewand Neely discusses his state's data analytics practice and its new approach to workforce cybersecurity training.
A portal for secure information requests
The Homeland Security Information Network Exchange gives fusion centers a free and secure tool to share and track information requests from law enforcement agencies
More resilient 911 with broadband satellite
The Ark-Tex Council of Governments added a satellite network to its 911 system to ensure citizens’ access to emergency services.
USPS proposes smart cities data collection scenarios
The Postal Service suggests five ways it could support smart city initiatives using its vehicles and mail carriers.
What drones mean for surveillance
Experts explore how law enforcement is using unmanned vehicles and the ethics that such quickly evolving tools entail.
More data means more revenue for California tax collectors
California's Franchise Tax Board recently completed a raft of improvements to legacy systems and it has resulted in improved revenue.
White House announces new smart city funding
The White House on Sept. 26 announced more than $80 million in new funding for smart cities research and projects across the county.
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