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International guidance pushes security by design
April 14, 2023 | News, CybersecuritySoftware and tech manufacturers are urged to revamp their design and development programs to permit only secure-by-design and -default products to be shipped to customers.
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The reopening that wasn’t: As government employees work from home, people find services curtailed
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureEverything from pandemic policies to security concerns is causing agencies to reduce in-person services, including licenses and permits.
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Robots are everywhere – improving how they communicate with people could advance human-robot collaboration
| News, Emerging TechRapid tech advancements could set humans and robots up for collaborative work in agriculture, medical care and other fields.
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How state and local governments can fortify security at tax time (or any time)
April 13, 2023 | News, CybersecurityCOMMENTARY | The right fraud prevention practices apply a “friction-right” approach, making it easier for true users to apply for access while impeding bad actors.
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One-stop access to city’s childcare, jobs, business services
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureThe MyCity portal will act as a centralized data repository that streamlines services application and delivery for New York City residents and enables greater information sharing across government agencies.
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Amazon Sidewalk promises secure, wide-ranging IoT network
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureBut critics warned of potential privacy issues with the network, which is switched on for consumers by default and could collect personal data.
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Senator calls for cybersecurity audit of law enforcement wireless network
| News, CybersecurityFirstNet is a cellular network built for first responders around the country, but at least one federal official told the senator’s office they had “no confidence” in the network’s security.
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Texas legislators pursue fix to costly law that requires nonexistent election equipment
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureThe mandate they approved in 2021 will force counties to replace their election machines at a cost of more than $100 million — and to keep replacing them. One Senate bill to address the problem is moving ahead.
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What are passkeys? A cybersecurity researcher explains how you can use your phone to make passwords a thing of the past
| News, CybersecurityPasswords can be hard to remember and easy to compromise, making passkeys an attractive option for digital authentication.
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Some states may be barring the door to unemployment benefits
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureDespite Labor Department guidelines, nine states are requiring UI applicants to verify their identity before submitting applications.