Survey: Attacks on smart city IT all but inevitable
A Tripwire study also found that 88 percent of IT professionals think such hacks would pose a threat to public safety.
NJ automates parolee data feed to FBI
The Supervised Release File Project notifies officers nationwide in real time when they encounter one of the more than 15,000 individuals under parole supervision in New Jersey.
Cybersecurity gains awareness, but not funding
Although cybersecurity is being woven into the fabric of government, it’s not appropriately funded, a new survey from NASCIO and Deloitte finds.
Sacramento opens web, social archive
The city is using PageFreezer to create a searchable archive of six websites and 75 social media accounts.
State CIOs stress agile, data management and infrastructure outsourcing
The annual survey of the National Association of State CIOs found that agile development and infrastructure outsourcing are gaining traction.
LA launches open source business portal
The LA Business Portal creates a single point of information on registering, licensing and running a business in Los Angeles.
Everybody wants digital government, but defining the ROI is another matter
A new survey shows that agencies want to be more innovative in the digital space, but they struggle to show a clear return on investment.
Is automation security’s only hope?
Experts at a cybersecurity workshop said that increased automation and built-in security are increasingly necessary, especially as the Internet of Things gains traction.
Handheld card reader helps police track criminals' cash
The card reader uses wireless connectivity to allow police officers in the field to read the balance on a card and put a temporary hold on the linked funds.
Burrito delivery by drone
Alphabet and Virginia Tech are teaming up to test food delivery at the Blacksburg campus, home of one of the six Federal Aviation Administration designated test sites.
NIST privacy controls should be updated
Attendees at a privacy workshop agreed that the National Institute of Standards and Technology's privacy guidance needs improvement.
Officials urge vigilance as ransomware cases increase
At a ransomware workshop hosted by the Federal Trade Commission, panelists advised increased cyber hygiene, patching and backups.
California launches open source data portal
A revamped open data portal in California is up and running, and it’s powered by DKAN open source software.
Drone forensics boosts UAS defense
Department 13 has launched a forensics service to help authorities examine drones suspected of illegal activity.
DOT launches open National Transit Map
The map was built using information submitted by 270 transit agencies that provided open, machine-readable geospatial data on 398,000 stops and 10,000 routes.
Commerce hosts competition for seaport info exchange
By connecting multiple systems involved with the shipping process, Commerce hopes to increase ports’ efficiency and competitiveness.
Array of Things takes off in Chicago
The first sensors in Chicago’s Array of Things project have been installed; 50 are expected to be mounted by September.
Facial recognition tech nabs ID fraudsters
Since the New York Department of Motor Vehicles upgraded its technology in January, the agency has opened 900 new investigations and made 100 arrests.
Texas taps app for reporting alcohol violations
A new mobile app from Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission allows users to search the agency’s library of licenses and permits and report suspected violations.
Arizona and Illinois election systems targeted by foreign hackers
The hack that took data on 200,000 registered voters in Illinois and another that penetrated an Arizona election system are suspected to have originated in Russia.
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