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Averting the next pandemic with real-time health data
August 03, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsThe Center for Public Health Data would aggregate federal, state and local health data and make it accessible in real time so it can be used for decision-making as health threats unfold.
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Civic engagement takes off with digital survey and respect for community feedback
August 02, 2022 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureAn easily accessible cloud-based questionnaire and analytics tool helped Corona, California, get more than five times more responses from residents than previous efforts.
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It’s time for digital self-sovereign identity
| News, Emerging TechAs digital IDs gain momentum, their shortcomings—and the need for digital, decentralized self-sovereign identity—become more apparent.
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State and local law enforcement may get drone detection authority
| News, Public SafetyThe legislation introduced in the Senate would also establish a list of authorized detection equipment to ensure governments purchase approved technology.
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NACo guide demystifies GIS for elected leaders
| News, Data & AnalyticsThe National Association of Counties said its “layman’s guide” will help new officials understand the technology’s impacts and its return on investment.
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Security alerts: Not all vulnerabilities are created equal
| News, CybersecurityFor critical infrastructure organizations without strong IT expertise, responding to the myriad vulnerability advisories released by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is a daunting task.
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National Computer Forensics Institute up for reauthorization
August 01, 2022 | News, CybersecurityThe proposal would continue NCFI’s services through 2028 for any government employee who could help prevent or investigate cyber crimes.
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Public transit agencies are vulnerable to cyber threats, researchers warn
| News, CybersecurityResearchers at the Mineta Transportation Institute urged transit agencies to have a unified risk management strategy and called on regulators to provide more guidance.
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Verifying identity is the foundation of cybersecurity, state CSO says
| News, CybersecurityDelaware’s security program aims to “walk alongside the user” as constituents access services and employees conduct business.
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Bill aims to reclassify broadband as essential to promote net neutrality
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureTwo Democratic senators unveiled a new bill to codify broadband as an essential service and prevent discriminatory practices.