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It’s time for another look at election security – through a technological lens
March 30, 2022 | News, Emerging TechUsing a mobile device to cast a ballot – secretly, securely and verifiably – and having the ability to validate the accuracy of the voting process is certainly possible, and it's time to start taking that possibility more seriously.
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Why digital ID for airport check-in is taking so long
| 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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Biden’s budget calls for increases in key state and local programs
March 29, 2022 | News, State & LocalThe president's plan would boost federal spending for housing, law enforcement and water and wastewater projects.
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Hardware upcycling: A new option for ‘rip and replace’
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureAgencies can upcycle existing technology, replacing the components that cause bottlenecks but leaving most of the current structure in place.
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Smart city pilots target workflow, analysis challenges
| News, Emerging TechLong Beach’s smart city challenge program delivers tech solutions to problems city staff face in their jobs.
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White House budget seeks $3.4 billion for UI programs, including IT modernization
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureThe president's budget aims to "modernize, protect and strengthen" the unemployment insurance system and includes $150 million for program integrity efforts including identity verification services for states.
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Senator questions crypto companies’ impact on local communities
| News, Emerging TechSen. Ron Wyden raised concerns that cryptocurrency mining companies may be exploiting Opportunity Zones without generating enough jobs and economic development for the local community.
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1-in-6 election officials report being threatened
| News, Public SafetyIn addition, 77% of those surveyed said the harassment is increasing and that they need more support from federal and local governments, a recent report shows.
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Illinois joins states setting up cyber units
March 28, 2022 | News, CybersecurityGov. JB Pritzker announced the Illinois Cyber Security Commission to boost cybersecurity and coordinate efforts across all levels of government.