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State grounds Chinese-made drones over security concerns
April 11, 2023 | News, CybersecurityThe rule bans Florida agencies from using drones manufactured by Chinese company DJI, a move that could have an immediate effect on law enforcement agencies in the state.
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Iowa agency realignment includes tech tweaks
April 07, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureThe new law calls for the consolidation of common tech services and makes the Iowa Communications Network a non-cabinet agency.
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Cyber Academy’s inaugural class to bolster city defenses
April 06, 2023 | News, CybersecurityThe 21 New York City employees will work with city cyber command offices and help build a local pipeline of cybersecurity workers.
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AI helps responders mine social media for public safety insights
April 05, 2023 | News, Public SafetyAn artificial intelligence platform analyzes social media photos and texts to give responders more situational awareness.
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Social media age verification faces practicality, privacy challenges
April 04, 2023 | News, CybersecurityUtah recently approved legislation designed to restrict minors’ use of the platforms, but critics say the effort is unworkable and could leave personal information vulnerable to hackers.
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Passwordless authentication could cure user verification ills
April 03, 2023 | News, CybersecurityAs compromised and weak passwords continue to create major, ongoing vulnerabilities, organizations are looking at FIDO-based login options.
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How one state looks to shared cyber services to defend rural areas
March 31, 2023 | News, CybersecurityColorado plans to leverage federal grant dollars to help its smaller communities protect themselves and expand a shared security operations center to track threats.
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Every state sees tech workforce gains, report says
March 30, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureNet employment in tech grew by 3.2% last year, with more than 9 million people now employed in the sector across technical and non-technical roles, according to new CompTIA research.
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How hackers outwit facial ID
March 24, 2023 | News, Emerging TechDeepfakes, spoofed metadata and digital injection attacks are some of the most prevalent biometric hacks, and governments could lose billions if they are not addressed.
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States want to see some digital ID before you visit that porn site
March 23, 2023 | News, Emerging TechLouisiana requires age verification software to prevent minors viewing adult content. Even as the law has inspired copycat legislation, critics are raising privacy and free speech concerns.