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NJ mulls cyber incident reporting
March 23, 2022 | News, CybersecurityA state Senate bill would require public agencies and government contractors to report cybersecurity incidents within 72 hours.
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Threat-resilient workforce key to preventing cyberattacks
| News, CybersecurityInvesting in workforce training and education will go a long way in stopping attacks that target state and local agencies, a cyber expert said.
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Proposed bill would let people know when law enforcement is surveilling them
| News, Public SafetyThe legislation would require law enforcement to disclose surveillance orders covering digital communications, such as e-mails and search histories, as well as more traditional calls and wiretaps.
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4 leading practices for delivering business through the cloud
March 22, 2022 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureAn effective, well-governed cloud migration will strengthen foundational cloud capabilities and enable agencies to rapidly deliver the service improvements that have the highest impact on mission success.
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White House warns of potential Russian cyberattack based on new intel
| News, CybersecurityDistressed by the continued lack of cybersecurity basics implemented in critical infrastructure sectors, the White House issued “a call to action.”
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3G sunset could impact public safety services
| News, Public SafetyPublic safety services that depend on the older network, like transit information displays, school buses and medical alert devices, will be affected.
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There’s no final number yet for pandemic fraud, oversight leaders tell Congress
| News, Data & AnalyticsTotal fraud levels in pandemic relief programs are upwards of $100 billion, but getting a clear estimate is made difficult by data gaps and ongoing fraud recovery efforts, officials said at a Senate hearing.
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State upgrades mass alert system
| News, Public SafetyEmergency managers in Iowa can now automatically push out safety alerts through emails, text messages, phone calls, RSS feeds and social media -- and in multiple languages.
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PISCES trains entry-level cyber analysts to protect small municipalities
March 21, 2022 | News, CybersecurityThe National Cybersecurity Center’s Public Infrastructure Security Cyber Education System trains students to detect network anomalies that threaten communities too small to adequately secure their own systems.
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Smart cities awards names 17 winners
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureIDC Government Insights selected initiatives related to social services, transportation infrastructure and water management.