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Facial recognition inappropriate for high-risk applications, experts say
March 25, 2022 | News, Emerging TechAccuracy, privacy and transparency issues make facial recognition technology too risky for local agencies, according the University of Pittsburgh’s Institute for Cyber Law, Policy and Security.
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Health officials see bright future in poop surveillance
March 24, 2022 | News, Emerging TechUsing wastewater surveillance data, academics, private companies, public health departments and sewage plant operators are trying to track infectious diseases beyond COVID-19.
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Ukraine war puts US cities, states on cyber alert
| News, CybersecurityStates are blocking Russian IP addresses and running through scenarios to streamline cyberattack response and network lockdown procedures.
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Ransomware getting ahead of state, local governments, survey finds
| News, CybersecurityWhile respondents acknowledge the growing threat from ransomware, most are unprepared to prevent or respond to it.
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Apple Wallet goes live for ID verification at TSA checkpoint
| News, Emerging TechArizona is the first to integrate Apple’s biometric verification at airport security checkpoints.
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Lawmakers request agency support in broadband rollouts
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureDemocrats from the House Energy and Commerce Committee asked the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to help make good on broadband development with Bipartisan Infrastructure funding.
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Looking to become a tech hub? Level up your local talent in 3 steps
| News, State & LocalIf you want your city to be known as an up-and-coming tech magnet, develop your talent pool so you can attract investment.
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Data key to ensuring pandemic funding accuracy
March 23, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsEnhanced data collection and analysis will help ensure pandemic relief funding is spent properly, according to the Government Accountability Office.
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Older Americans are given the wrong idea about online safety – here’s how to help them help themselves
| News, CybersecurityOlder adults may be at heightened risk of cybersecurity breaches and fraudulent behavior because they lack experience with internet technology and represent a financially attractive target.
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Can CDM work for state, local governments?
| News, CybersecurityProposed legislation would extend the federal Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program to state and local governments to help them strengthen their cybersecurity.