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The evolution of fraud and the importance of continuous professional development and learning

Open Access Government - Technology News

Here are some of the key areas where continuous professional development makes all the difference: Keeping up with changes in legislation: Fraud legislation and regulations evolve to meet new threats. Staying current on case law: Whats illegal isnt just defined by legislation; court decisions shape it.

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Why cyber resilience should be a priority for the UK government

Open Access Government - Technology News

Adopt Comprehensive Cyber Legislation The UK can take valuable lessons from the EU’s NIS2 Directive, a comprehensive framework designed to secure national infrastructure by setting mandatory security standards for organisations. The government should focus on educating the public and organisations about cybersecurity best practices.

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What’s the deal with rural land banks? A Q&A with West Virginia Land Stewardship Corporation Executive Director Taylor Bennett

Center for Community Progress

Land banks are a powerful tool to address vacant properties in rural communities, and West Virginia passed land bank enabling legislation in 2014. To account for these limitations, we’re seeing land banks step in as the property developer. CP: You played a key role in advocating for West Virginia’s land bank-enabling legislation.

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Closing the cyber security skills gap: Are we looking for unicorns?

Open Access Government - Technology News

Aligning cyber-security education and industry needs It is a term increasingly used by graduates in the field, frustrated that they have undertaken the relevant courses and gained recognised certifications, yet even entry-level roles often require five years plus of experience. The reality is we are searching for unicorns.

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Don’t Wait to Modernize: A Q&A on Preparing for The MGT Reform Act

Government Technology Insider

The bipartisan legislation, currently making its way through Congress, aims to reauthorize and strengthen the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF), which has enabled agencies to modernize legacy systems , enhance cybersecurity and improve service delivery to citizens, through 2031.

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U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Reauthorized

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

Planning and Technical Assistance supports the short-term planning and longer-term strategy formation efforts of organizations within designated Economic Development Districts (EDDs) , states, local governments, sub-state planning regions, institutions of higher education, federally recognized tribal organizations, and other eligible entities.

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Decision Intelligence: Data Privacy

GovLoop

They can be very helpful: Using artificial intelligence (AI), ADM systems assist or replace human efforts to make potentially life-altering decisions related to public benefits, policing, housing, health care, immigration, education, emergency response, child welfare and other concerns.

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