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Why federal efforts to protect schools from cybersecurity threats fall short
December 14, 2023 | News, CybersecurityK-12 schools are especially vulnerable to cyberattack because they lack the cybersecurity expertise and funding essential to protecting students' sensitive information.
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Two recent cyberattacks on water systems highlight vulnerability of critical infrastructure
December 05, 2023 | News, CybersecurityPro-Iran hackers allegedly hit a system near Pittsburgh, causing it to replace its Israeli-made equipment as a precaution. Meanwhile, another group hit a system in North Texas and caused operational issues.
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How to use generative AI to improve operations while protecting sensitive data
November 29, 2023 | News, CybersecurityCOMMENTARY | Large language models like ChatGPT offer state and local agencies exciting new capabilities, but they also introduce new security risks.
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Funding for local cybersecurity efforts is insufficient, survey says
November 27, 2023 | News, CybersecurityLocal government IT executives are reluctant to even ask elected officials for more, according to the group behind the survey, knowing requests will likely be rejected.
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These federal grants could help shore up your cyberdefences
November 21, 2023 | News, CybersecurityA report from the Government Accountability Office identified 27 grants not “intended to primarily support cybersecurity activities” that state and local governments could tap for critical funding—if they have grant writing expertise.
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FCC wants to improve cyber protections for schools, libraries
November 20, 2023 | News, CybersecurityFaced with a growing number of cyberattacks on school districts nationwide, the agency announced a three-year pilot program to gather data on the best cyberdefenses.
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Misinformation, cybersecurity among top issues ahead of 2024 elections
November 16, 2023 | Cybersecurity, NewsState and local officials face a new threat from the proliferation of deepfakes and misinformation, driven by artificial intelligence.
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Election security threats require more federal resources, officials say
November 03, 2023 | News, CybersecurityFacing growing cyber and physical threats, state and local election administrators told U.S. senators that more federal assistance is needed to safeguard voting systems and personnel.
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As TikTok and other Chinese technologies are deemed dangerous, what should state and local governments do?
October 26, 2023 | News, CybersecurityCOMMENTARY | Finding and replacing Chinese-made equipment in state and local government networks will be challenging and expensive. But the threat is genuine and must not be ignored.
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Lawmakers concerned White House will let TikTok stay in the US
June 28, 2023 | News, CybersecurityKey Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate warned that tweaked language in a new Commerce Department rule could lay the groundwork for TikTok’s proposal to store U.S. users’ data in the country.