State Tech Magazine

MAY 30, 2023

State and local governments face a complicated landscape for drones this year. Drone sales to states and localities are up, according to reports, but agencies are shifting how they spend that money. Department of Defense and its contractors. Department of Defense and its contractors.

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Local Government Government Security 113

State Tech Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2024

A multicloud environment offers numerous benefits, including a high degree of scalability and flexibility, but it also presents security challenges. State and local government IT leaders should consider these four steps to remove complexity from their cloud security environments and keep resources safe from attack.

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Security Management Local Government Development 119

State Tech Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In a modern work environment, state and local government agencies regularly find their employees collaborating remotely. Many agencies have adapted to this reality by orchestrating security solutions suitable for a distributed workforce. Vince Hwang, senior director of cloud security and…

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Local Government Security Government Government Agency 68

State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2024

As cutting-edge technologies, especially artificial intelligence, charge onto the scene, leading state and local officials have collaborated closely with private sector organizations to securely, compliantly and sustainability enhance citizen experiences while modernizing the back-office functions that support them.

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Local Government Sustainability Government Security 132

State Tech Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Recent research has found that attacks against governments worldwide increased by 1,885 percent in 2021, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has highlighted ongoing threats to state facilities such as water and wastewater systems.

Local Government 144

Local Government Translation Government Security 144

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

AUGUST 13, 2024

This post examines how local government participation in affordable housing has changed because of rising construction and financing costs and relies on data from nearly 300 new construction projects awarded 9% tax credits by the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) between 2015 and 2023. [1]

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

State and local government organizations have faced numerous threats, from man-made and climate-related risks to third-party breaches and incidents. Many organizations use Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance their security posture and improve resilience.

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Security Government Implementation Communications 105

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Earlier this month, DFI examined how local governments in North Carolina have stepped in to make new affordable housing construction economically viable after a historic increase in construction costs and elevated interest rates. In response, developers increasingly relied on local governments to fill the financial shortfall.

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Local Government Housing Development Government 92

OpenGov

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

With the technology and cybersecurity challenges of state and local government increasing, we know it’s more important than ever to bring resilient, secure, and performant cloud technology to the public sector. appeared first on OpenGov.

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Local Government Government Public Sector Budgeting 98

GovLoop

JUNE 10, 2024

Officials tasked with securing elections face a complex challenge. They need to build a voter registration database, secure the voting machines, and then tally votes accurately — all in the face of potential disruptions from malicious actors, foreign and domestic. It’s about saying, ‘Here’s what are we doing to secure your elections.

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Local Government Elected Officials Security Social Media 59

State Tech Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

When it comes to preparing for a cyberattack, local governments often want to go backward before they go forward. With an incident response plan comes with standard operating procedures that define who handles what during a security breach. Being prepared for a security breach may save a city significant cash and time.

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Local Government Government Security Operations 81

American City & Country

AUGUST 21, 2024

Cities and counties are beefing up their IT security, and that makes sense, says Augustine Boateng , interim chief information officer (CIO) in Memphis, Tenn. It’s important to note that local governments have developed a reputation over the years for having lackluster cybersecurity; and not without good reason. Insider threats.

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Local Government Security Government Operations 64

State Tech Magazine

MARCH 12, 2024

This means prioritizing tools and technology that enable an agency to create a digital experience that is scalable, secure, reliable and cost-effective. Click the banner below to explore ways to transform government operations.

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Local Government Government Operations Security 120

Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This is a common architecture we see throughout State and Local Government customers (figure 1). This often presents challenges for both the tenant provider (central IT/Operations) and for the agencies, especially when it comes to data security policies.

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Security Local Government Management Government 135

State Tech Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Luckily, state and local governments can rely on sandboxing, a time-tested method to thwart attackers. The onslaught of malware never ends. Sandboxing a process in which a suspect file, code or URL is shunted to an isolated area outside of an organization’s production IT system for closer examination.

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Local Government Government Security Operations 74

Barrett & Greene

MAY 6, 2024

Over the years, we’ve chatted with high school and college students about the potential of careers working for state and local governments. These efforts are paying off in some places, but we think that many cities, counties and states are missing out on a potentially more persuasive approach.

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Local Government Government Sanitation Disaster Response 64

Government Technology Insider

MARCH 30, 2023

Furthermore, cloud-based applications can receive updates as soon as they are available, providing increased functionality and security. Additionally, data views can be personalized for different users and purposes to maintain security of confidential or classified information. “With a legacy system, we’re just not equipped to do that.”

Local Government 98

Local Government Budgeting Government Public Sector 98

GovLoop

AUGUST 18, 2023

Constituents depend on digital engagements to connect with state and local government — they’re going online to pay utility bills, apply for permits and renew vehicle registrations. Everyone expects to be able to interact with government online, yet more digital interfaces mean a wider attack surface.

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Constituents Engagement Security Local Government 97

GovPilot

JULY 6, 2023

While many local governments are taking strides towards a digital transformation, those that aren’t adapting with the times are putting themselves at serious risk.

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Security Government Local Government 98

GCN

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Amid the uncertainty surrounding drones’ cybersecurity, a new program vets drones to ensure they meet rigorous security requirements.

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Local Government Government Security 97

zencity

JULY 12, 2023

Here are four things every state and local government leader needs to know about Threads to be a successful early mover: Register your username(s) right away. LAPD secured its handle but hasn’t yet posted. The post 4 Tips for State and Local Government Leaders to Get Started on Threads appeared first on Zencity.

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Local Government Social Media Government Accountability 98

AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Despite the rapid growth of software marketplace usage in recent years, some state and local government (SLG) purchasers are holding back. AWS Marketplace customer advisors offer customized support specifically for government organizations navigating AWS Marketplace as first-time users.

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Local Government Government Agency Government Public Sector 81

GCN

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Federal, state and local government partners are providing air and infrastructure security, cybersecurity, threat assessments and real-time situational awareness.

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Security Local Government Government Public Safety 83

State Tech Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Large language models, or LLMs, underpin that state and local governments are looking to achieve with artificial intelligence. While these powerful models help bring generative AI to life, they need to be handled with care to ensure privacy and security, among other considerations.

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Local Government Management Public Safety Government 71

GovLoop

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Alan Shark is an Associate Professor at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government, an affiliate faculty member at GMU’s Center for the Advancement of Human-Machine Partnership, and Executive Director of the Public Technology Institute. The book was drafted, edited and illustrated with the aid of AI.

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Local Government Government Public Safety Transportation 69

State Tech Magazine

JUNE 6, 2024

According to the most recent Rubrik Zero Labs report, “The State of Data Security: Measuring Your Data’s Risk,” 94 percent of IT and security leaders reported that their organizations experienced significant cyberattacks last year; one-third of these victims endured at least one ransomware attack.

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Local Government Government Agency Security Operations 140

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Today, government IT teams find themselves navigating a labyrinth of security controls, compliance requirements, and risk management practices. As a result, by embracing a multi-cloud strategy, government agencies must also be prepared to address a series of operational and security challenges. But don’t stop there.

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Security Local Government Implementation Government Agency 77

State Tech Magazine

JULY 31, 2023

Previously, the governor established the state’s first Joint Security Operations Center and based it in Brooklyn. As chief cyber officer, Ahern manages cybersecurity threat assessment, mitigation and response for the state and across the interagency government enterprise. In June 2022, New York Gov.

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Security Local Government Operations Management 98

GovLoop

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Configuration management is critical because many products come with default settings that do not provide adequate security. IT teams typically struggle to manage the dozens or hundreds of configurations needed to promote secure operations. Secure From the Start. Standards are the starting point.

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Security Operations Implementation Management 105

NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 16, 2024

NLC’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Development team helps cities meet their economic security needs by building robust and inclusive economies.

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Economic Development Development Local Government Housing 97

GovLoop

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In today’s threat environment, where ransomware and other attacks aim to steal and exploit user credentials, a focus on identity “is the first step in securing state and local systems,” said James Imanian, Senior Director, U.S. Yet many state and local IT teams struggle to implement strong identity controls.

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Security Local Government Government Implementation 52

State Tech Magazine

JUNE 11, 2024

Eighty-nine percent of state and federal government IT and security professionals feel somewhat or very confident about the visibility they have into their cybersecurity landscape — yet a number are facing funding, talent and other challenges, according to a new research report from CDW.

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Local Government Government Budgeting Security 81

State Tech Magazine

MARCH 5, 2024

With election security a top concern, Arctic Wolf commissioned the Center for Digital Government to survey over 130 state and local government leaders about their perceived state of readiness. Spoiler alert: They don’t feel ready.

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Elected Officials Security Voting Local Government 74

State Tech Magazine

JUNE 14, 2023

State and local governments have the crucial responsibility of protecting essential utilities and citizen data from cyberattacks.

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Local Government Security Operations Management 130

State Tech Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Securing data centers is of prime importance to state and local governments as they seek to modernize their IT infrastructure and take advantage of technology refreshes to support their distributed workforces. Three important avenues are identity and access, the digital infrastructure, and security processes and technologies.

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Security Government Local Government 74

Microsoft Public Sector

MAY 17, 2023

Data security is a top concern and priority for many organizations. As I'm working with customers, especially in the State and Local Government, I notice that sometimes customers do not know where to begin with their data security strategy. The below are 3 key considerations for your data security journey.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 12, 2023

Millions of Americans rely on state and local government technology systems every day. From drivers licenses to marriage certificates, every day interactions with government depend on technology. Amazon Web Services (AWS) recognizes these luminaries of state and local government technology.

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Local Government Government Public Sector Transportation 59