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DHS cyber chief takes on ransomware
February 27, 2020 | NewsWhile Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has not aggressively addressed ransomware threats, the agency is reaching out to local governments, businesses and critical infrastructure managers about how to prepare and respond.
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How Virginia communities fight the opioid epidemic
| NewsCombining datasets from disparate organizations can give responders a more detailed view of drug addiction and treatment, allowing for targeted assistance and the better allocation of resources.
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3 federal technology trends to watch this year
| NewsIT modernization is giving agencies a way to take advantage of emerging technologies to improve their operations and enhance citizen experience.
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The census goes digital — 3 things to know
February 26, 2020 | NewsCollecting data online carries some significant risks that are new to the census and may undermine the accuracy of the count and the public’s trust in the process.
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Pentagon outlines AI ethics principles
| NewsThe guidance calls for AI use and adoption that is responsible, equitable, traceable, reliable and governable.
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How SLED agencies can defend against ransomware
| NewsWhen combined with education and regular backups, a security and incident management solution can help agencies defend against cyber attackers and expensive ransomware.
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Scientists build ‘tag of everything’ to combat counterfeits
February 24, 2020 | NewsResearchers at MIT have hit on a way to reduce the size and power requirements of tracking tags while boosting their security.
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GitHub: Secure enough for government work, mostly
| NewsAgencies are embracing the use of open-source tools like GitHub to better coordinate development projects.
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Defending against multifaceted election attacks
| NewsVoting system vulnerabilities have been the focus of election security discussions, but critical infrastructure attacks that prevent voters from getting to the polls could prove more effective.
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DNA databases are boon to police but menace to privacy, critics say
February 20, 2020 | NewsPolice across the country solving cold cases by uploading crime-scene DNA to databases where purchasers of genetic testing kits share their DNA in hopes of finding long-lost relatives.