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FBI urges local agencies to prepare for ransomware attacks
April 01, 2022 | News, CybersecurityTo fend off attacks and avoid unnecessary exposure, the FBI issued a notice calling on local governments to deploy timely patching, awareness campaigns and regular encrypted backups.
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AV shuttles drive wider transit options
March 31, 2022 | News, Emerging TechAutonomous shuttles give cities a low-risk way to test connected infrastructure, expand transit options and reduce traffic congestion.
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Why digital ID for airport check-in is taking so long
March 30, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsTo provide the same kind of security traditional state-issued driver’s licenses do, mobile versions require an ecosystem that includes users, their phones, the authenticated digital ID, reader devices, cyber infrastructure, privacy standards and secure data transfer.
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Police look to doorbell cameras to reduce crime
| News, Public SafetyThrough a community network of doorbell cameras, officials in Winnebago County, Illinois, hope to get faster notification of suspicious activity and improve criminal investigations.
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5G and 6G networks to give first responders and smart city projects a boost, researchers say
March 28, 2022 | News, Emerging TechBut lower latency and the capacity to support more devices brings increased supply chain and cybersecurity risks.
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Apple Wallet goes live for ID verification at TSA checkpoint
March 24, 2022 | News, Emerging TechArizona is the first to integrate Apple’s biometric verification at airport security checkpoints.
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Threat-resilient workforce key to preventing cyberattacks
March 23, 2022 | Cybersecurity, NewsInvesting in workforce training and education will go a long way in stopping attacks that target state and local agencies, a cyber expert said.
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3G sunset could impact public safety services
March 22, 2022 | News, Public SafetyPublic safety services that depend on the older network, like transit information displays, school buses and medical alert devices, will be affected.
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Smart cities awards names 17 winners
March 21, 2022 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureIDC Government Insights selected initiatives related to social services, transportation infrastructure and water management.
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North Carolina launches cybersecurity task force
March 17, 2022 | News, CybersecurityAs the latest state to formally establish its own task force, North Carolina aims to improve its cybersecurity posture with technical assistance and incident coordination between state and local agencies.