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Dropping the ball in IT security
September 08, 2016 | NewsAlthough USB “drop attacks” have served as a well-known hacker exploit, a recent study shows that the scheme remains effective even among security-aware populations.
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SF’s legacy tech undercounted public transit riders
September 07, 2016 | NewsAs a result of measurement errors, San Francisco’s transit agency inaccurately reported ridership declines from fiscal year 2014 to 2015.
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California launches open source data portal
| NewsA revamped open data portal in California is up and running, and it’s powered by DKAN open source software.
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4 steps for improving cyber preparedness
| NewsBecause state and local governments collect and store vast amounts of personal data, they are prime targets for cyberattacks.
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EPA opens its Smart City Air Challenge
| NewsThe challenge will award $40,000 in seed money to two communities that demonstrate the best air quality data collection and sharing strategies.
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Drone forensics boosts UAS defense
| NewsDepartment 13 has launched a forensics service to help authorities examine drones suspected of illegal activity.
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Securing cyber-physical systems
September 06, 2016 | NewsDefense of cyber-physical systems requires multidisciplinary collaboration to address their inherent vulnerabilities.
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Archiving Obama administration websites for digital posterity
| NewsThis year’s End of Term project team has formed to collect, preserve and archive federal government websites and online content accrued during the Obama administration.
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DOT launches open National Transit Map
| NewsThe map was built using information submitted by 270 transit agencies that provided open, machine-readable geospatial data on 398,000 stops and 10,000 routes.
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FirstNet’s first steps
| NewsFive Early Builder projects focus on different aspects of first responder use to help FirstNet evaluate technical standards and capabilities, test new equipment and develop lessons learned.