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Ransomware vulnerability warning pilot yielding valuable lessons, CISA official says
May 18, 2023 | News, CybersecurityThe program aims to improve information sharing on cyber vulnerabilities across all levels of government, focusing on resource-poor organizations such as state, local, tribal and territorial agencies.
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Survey: 45% of gov employees may walk if agencies reduce remote work flexibility
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureThe survey suggests more than half of government employees prefer to work for an agency that offers hybrid and remote flexibility.
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How agencies can clean up criminal records to automate expungement
May 17, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsAutomatic record clearance is a growing priority for states as criminal records delay individuals’ ability to reenter society and fill open job slots.
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ChatGPT can rapidly build solutions for network defense
| News, Emerging TechA new report outlines how the generative AI tool can quickly build scripts to thwart attackers and identify security vulnerabilities, but stresses that secure and responsible use of the evolving technology is essential.
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County builds future-ready transportation IT network
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureGwinnett County’s Transportation Department tied its upgraded network more closely to the county’s enterprise IT infrastructure, allowing standardized technology and paving the way for connected vehicles.
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State auditor seeks cyber readiness evaluation for agencies with DOD contracts
May 16, 2023 | News, CybersecurityThe Colorado Office of the State Auditor wants to be sure that agencies that receive funding from the Defense Department can meet DOD’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements.
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Enforcement questions dog state’s proposed TikTok ban
| News, CybersecurityOne expert derided legislation like Montana’s statewide ban on TikTok as “breathtakingly obtuse” and unenforceable from a technological point of view.
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State efforts to undercut local governance widen in scope
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureLawmakers have introduced upwards of 650 bills this year preempting the power of cities and other local governments, says a new report. These bills are broad in their approach, looking to “cut out local authority at-large.”
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Interior wants a fleet of drones ‘on call’ to help with wildfires, other emergencies
| News, Emerging TechWhile the program will be used any time additional drone support is necessary, it will primarily be used to assist with wildfires, emergency response and search and rescues, among other tasks.
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Housing authority looks to AI for voucher processing
May 15, 2023 | News, Emerging TechColumbus wants to use an artificial intelligence-based solution to off-load routine tasks from staff and accelerate Housing Choice Voucher processing.