Category: GCN: News, Explainers, Insights

How government can use better outreach to aid constituents

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights Government organizations need quantitative information and insights to roll out compelling, sustainable outreach campaigns that speak loudly and clearly to the people that most need to hear the messages they’re…

Self-driving shuttle program planned for Trenton

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The Trenton Mobility & Opportunity: Vehicles Equity System Project aims to bring 100 self-driving electric shuttles to the state capital’s 90,000 residents. Read the original article: Self-driving shuttle program planned…

Cities enlist sensors to tackle noise pollution

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights New York and Philadelphia hope cameras, decibel meters and machine learning can help reduce excessive noise. Read the original article: Cities enlist sensors to tackle noise pollution

Keeping UX front and center in ID management

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights When Boston overhauled its identity management infrastructure, it learned that even a solution built with best-in-class components also requires a seamless user experience. Read the original article: Keeping UX front…

AF’s counter-drone tech nears completion

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The easily transportable device uses high-power microwaves to disrupt drone swarms. Read the original article: AF’s counter-drone tech nears completion

New data tracks polling place locations for 37 states

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The dataset can be used to study changes made by state and local election officials in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and new laws overhauling ballot access. Read the original…

Powering up red team operations

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights Because it takes a red team so much time and subject matter expertise to build a test infrastructure that emulates sophisticated threats and evades detection, the Defense Advanced Research Project…

How quantum computing will transform government IT

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights This new technology offers military and economic benefits, but it also puts the nation’s most critical secrets — and in fact, all digital infrastructures — at risk. Read the original…

NYC eyes drones for building inspections

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights New York City’s Department of Buildings has found that experienced building safety inspectors using drones can conduct enhanced visual reviews of building façade with greater efficiency. Read the original article:…

Virginia releases data-driven coastal resiliency plan

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The commonwealth’s Coastal Resiliency Master Plan includes a publicly available database and web explorer designed to identify gaps in flood protection and adaptation capacity. Read the original article: Virginia releases…

Protecting 911 from unwanted robocalls

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The Federal Communications Commission is looking into preventing unwanted robocalls from tying up public safety phone systems, diverting critical responder resources from emergency services and impeding the public’s access to…

The unrealized promise in COVID apps

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights Digital vaccine credentials and exposure notification apps could dramatically streamline public health processes, but their effectiveness in practice so far remains limited. Read the original article: The unrealized promise in…

GAO: Justice needs better use-of-force data

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The Department of Justice has work to do on collecting and reporting use-of-force data from the nation’s law enforcement agencies. Read the original article: GAO: Justice needs better use-of-force data

HPC helps scientists extract data from satellite and drone imagery

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers are using GPU-powered machine learning and high-performance computing platforms to optimize data extraction from satellite and drone imagery. Read the original article: HPC helps scientists…

Cloud.gov explores authentication service

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The General Services Administration is creating an authentication service for Cloud.gov and other agency customers. Read the original article: Cloud.gov explores authentication service

DOD, UMD to launch IC research center

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security will focus on basic and applied research for the security and intelligence communities. Read the original article: DOD, UMD to launch IC…

On the offense: Deterring threats with cyber strategy

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights By depriving attackers of the ability to scan or traverse networks, micro-segmentation greatly reduces the attack vector and helps agencies and commands with their mission. Read the original article: On…

How identity and access management enabled county’s remote work

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights To accommodate the switch to remote work, Ramsey County, Minn., expanded its virtual-private network and remote connection capabilities and made multifactor authentication mandatory. Read the original article: How identity and…

VA exploring emerging health care tech

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research on innovative health care solutions, from advanced manufacturing and digital twins to artificial intelligence, immersive-reality simulations and blockchain solutions. Read the…

County limits workers’ comp claims with motion capture tech

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights Biomechanical data from motion capture cameras combined with a movement algorithm helps Monmouth County, N.J., detect falsified or exaggerated injury claims. Read the original article: County limits workers’ comp claims…

EV station map shows charging gaps

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The data-driven map will help city planners determine the most strategic placement of charging stations to support the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Read the original article: EV station map…

Idaho State Police upgrade crime dashboard

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights Users can explore maps and charts of crime data from 2005 to 2020, sorting by district, offense and year. Read the original article: Idaho State Police upgrade crime dashboard

Miami to deploy air-quality monitoring on Algorand blockchain

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The city is set to introduce a decentralized indoor and outdoor air-quality monitoring network built on the Algorand blockchain. Read the original article: Miami to deploy air-quality monitoring on Algorand…

Lawmakers dig into FedRAMP security

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights Security weaknesses in the FedRAMP program were raised at a meeting between federal officials and lawmakers ahead of a vote to codify the General Services Administration’s Federal Risk and Authorization…

CISA floats plan to better secure federal civilian email

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency wants to beef up federal civilian email security with CISA-provisioned threat hunting and incident response efforts, according to a request for information published last…

Escondido police enlist app for collecting racial identity data

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The California police department is using Veritone’s Contact app to streamline the collection of perceived demographic data on individuals stopped by officers. Read the original article: Escondido police enlist app…

Data center backlash in Arizona town

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights Once happy to attract data center operators, officials in Chandler now say the data centers have not created enough high-quality jobs, use too much water and electricity and produce a…

4 trends shaping government cloud use

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights Agencies look to cloud computing to help with compliance and sensitive workloads and as a platform for emerging technologies and maintaining data sovereignty. Read the original article: 4 trends shaping…

Building out Alaska’s broadband infrastructure

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The state’s geography, sparse population and harsh weather make fiber the preferred choice for middle-mile connections, according to a new report from the governor’s broadband task force. Read the original…

Live-fire cyber training slashes incident response time

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights IT teams at the Illinois Office of the Treasurer have been training on a virtual enterprise-grade network defending against sophisticated attacks using their own tools. Read the original article: Live-fire…

TSA calls for public transportation info sharing center

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The Transportation Security Administration wants to stand up an Information Sharing and Analysis Center that would provide security incident reporting, threat-monitoring and information sharing for mass transit and passenger rail…

CBP expands biometric authentication to Maine border crossings

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights Customs and Border Protection will use Simplified Arrival to provide a streamlined and contactless authentication process at pedestrian crossings. Read the original article: CBP expands biometric authentication to Maine border…

Medical response app for mass casualty incidents

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The Resource Information Tracking and Medical Communications Application will not only allow clinicians and local responders to chat and videoconference, but it will also create a common operating picture for…

Scientists test GPS-free navigation

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights To calculate position without GPS, a team of researchers are using cosmic-ray muons — subatomic particles can not only pass through the air, but also through rock, buildings and underground.…

DARPA seeks ‘top chef’ for 3D printed food

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency wants ideas for turning cellular biomass into safe, visually appealing, edible and palatable food that can support the military and civilians when traditional food…

When people become data records, ‘low-resolution’ citizens struggle

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights When identity-authenticating systems are unevenly implemented, people whose identifying data contains errors or inconsistencies struggle to access connected government services. Read the original article: When people become data records, ‘low-resolution’…

Glendale builds schedule optimizer for its police department

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The city worked with Arizona State University to develop SmartBeats, a scheduling tool that optimizes the police department’s efficiency. Read the original article: Glendale builds schedule optimizer for its police…

Pod security for 5G cloud infrastructure

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights CISA and NSA have issued guidance on strengthening Pod isolation by limiting permissions on deployed containers and implementing real-time threat detection. Read the original article: Pod security for 5G cloud…

Feds still unsure of ransomware’s reach

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights A Department of Homeland Security official suggested the department lacked critical data about ransomware attacks targeting the private sector and government agencies. Read the original article: Feds still unsure of…

Sacramento tests AI-powered cameras for school buses

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights Buses in Sacramento will be testing stop-arm cameras and artificial intelligence-enabled software that capture and analyze driver behavior around stopped buses. Read the original article: Sacramento tests AI-powered cameras for…

DOD taps cloud contenders for JEDI replacement

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The Defense Department has invited Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, Google and Oracle to compete for its massive warfighter cloud program. Read the original article: DOD taps cloud contenders for JEDI…

NJ offers in-person ID verification for online services

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development is rolling out a new service that allows individuals — even those without a mobile phone or dedicated internet access –…

Mississippi launches digital driver’s license

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights State residents can now store a digitized version of their driver’s license on their smartphone. Read the original article: Mississippi launches digital driver’s license

NIST calls for insights on emerging technologies

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights To ensure the U.S. can take full advantage of emerging technologies, the National Institute of Standards and Technology is asking input in eight areas so it can craft a strategy…

ShakeAlert comes to LA Metro

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The earthquake warning technology will help protect the city’s bus and rail facilities by giving public transit officials and riders alerts before earthquake activity is felt. Read the original article:…

State IT execs lean into collaboration for cyber defense

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights Structured partnerships and effective collaboration are key to effective cybersecurity, state IT execs say. Read the original article: State IT execs lean into collaboration for cyber defense

3 pillars of effective digital vaccine passports

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights By providing a secure and easy-to-use digital mechanism for verifying vaccination status, governments can build a secure and trusted foundation for future digital health care initiatives. Read the original article:…

NC town builds IoT center of excellence

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights In partnership with SAS Institute and Sematech, Cary will build a Center of Excellence dedicated to facilitating the development and deployment of edge-to-cloud internet-of-things solutions to local challenges that other…

Accessibility: A roadmap for creating an equitable experience

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights Improving accessibility requires a mix of training, leveraging technology and embracing the philosophy that continuous attention will ultimately makes the digital experience of all constituents better. Read the original article:…

Visualizing data for on-demand transit planning

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights Remix’s On-demand Planning platform lets users model on-demand transit operating costs, service-area demographics and service quality scenarios before implementation. Read the original article: Visualizing data for on-demand transit planning

The big lift: Modernizing state UI systems

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The Department of Labor and the U.S. Digital Service are working with states to develop modular components to augment states’ legacy unemployment insurance systems. Read the original article: The big…

The concrete effects of body cameras on police accountability

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The implementation of body camera technology has had a substantive effect on investigations of police accountability and have helped reduce racial bias against citizen complainants. Read the original article: The…

New York needs to get ahead of cyberattacks, audit finds

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The unit dedicated to ensuring the cybersecurity of New York state agencies, local governments and public authorities is behind the curve, a new audit finds. Read the original article: New…

Data transparency helps builds public faith in police

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights Making reliable data available quickly to local communities can foster the transparency that builds trust between law enforcement agencies and the general public. Read the original article: Data transparency helps…

DHS Cybersecurity Talent Management System

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity Talent Management System updates the agency’s practices around hiring, compensating and developing employees. Read the original article: DHS Cybersecurity Talent Management System

Campus testbeds pilot smart city solutions to climate threats

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights Portland State University’s Digital City Testbed Center is exploring ways to raise the public’s awareness about environmental threats before deploying applications at scale. Read the original article: Campus testbeds pilot…

Election officials have another year to fight disinformation

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights Before the midterms, local officials must upgrade their technology, expand efforts to secure the voting process and educate the public on the processes that protect election integrity. Read the original…

Can cities monetize their data?

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The North Texas Innovation Alliance is researching how member cities and counties can monetize data to boost revenue. Read the original article: Can cities monetize their data?

Prepping responders for automated vehicles

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights A new report proposes a curriculum for helping first responders, police and crash scene investigators understand rapidly changing automated vehicle technology. Read the original article: Prepping responders for automated vehicles

County speeds rental assistance processing with cloud suite

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights Hamilton County, Ohio, worked with Google Cloud’s public benefit solutions to drastically cut the time it takes to process rental assistance applications. Read the original article: County speeds rental assistance…

Public safety collaboration platform gets DHS investment

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate has awarded Mobility 4 Public Safety $1.5 million to advance its secure messaging and collaboration tool for first responders. Read the…

$1.2T infrastructure plan offers lucrative target for fraud

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights Whistleblowing, auditing, increased regulatory requirements and machine-learning tools for data mining and forensic analysis can help deter fraud, but lawmakers would be wise to include more anti-fraud language in large…

Reduce the ‘blast radius’ in credential attacks, Krebs advises

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights To protect Active Directory credentials, standard identity security strategies must include multifactor authentication, zero trust and defense-in-depth, according to former CISA Director Chris Krebs. Read the original article: Reduce the…

Tampa CV pilot seeks volunteers

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority is looking to recruit 300 volunteers to test connected vehicle applications. Read the original article: Tampa CV pilot seeks volunteers

CISA directive requires vulnerability fixes in 6 months

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights A new binding operational directive puts federal civilian agencies on a six-month clock to remediate known vulnerabilities. Read the original article: CISA directive requires vulnerability fixes in 6 months

Get to know the 2021 Public Sector Innovation winners

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights These 12 projects at the federal, state and local levels show just how transformative government IT can be. Read the original article: Get to know the 2021 Public Sector Innovation…

Announcing the 2021 Public Sector Innovation winners

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights These 12 projects at the federal, state and local levels show just how transformative government IT can be. Read the original article: Announcing the 2021 Public Sector Innovation winners

Telehealth app helps medical staff find specialists

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights With the National Emergency Tele-Critical Care Network app, users can set up virtual critical care wards and help medical staff find available remote experts by searching for an on-duty provider…

Centralized address database eases NG911 adoption

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights Several Georgia counties and cities banded together to better share information and improve 911 capabilities using a cloud-hosted spatial database. Read the original article: Centralized address database eases NG911 adoption

Parallel CDC network makes lab data more accessible

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The Isolated Secure Laboratory Environment allows a wide range of operating systems, configurations, software and instruments to be joined onto a highly secure autonomous network. Read the original article: Parallel…

IRS’ bot shop streamlines IT services

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights Through early adoption of artificial intelligence and robotic process automation, UNS has strategically targeted IT support issues with RPA, specifically ones that require substantial resources. Read the original article: IRS’…

Veterans Affairs Platform One speeds cloud app development

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights A new platform lets development teams focus on applications and leaves the back end work to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Office of Information and Technology. Read the original article:…

EBT for broadband payments?

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights One idea for closing the digital divide in New York City proposes allowing underserved households to pay for high-speed internet with electronic benefit transfer cards. Read the original article: EBT…

NYC launches $157 million plan for broadband equity

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights The New York City Internet Master Plan outlines the city’s strategy for bringing internet access to many of the city’s housing projects, or upwards of 1.6 million residents. Read the…

7 zero-trust misconceptions that every agency should know

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights To ensure successful transitions to the dynamic, but controlled, zero-trust environments, agencies should fully understand the complexities of the technologies and the key role of visibility. Read the original article:…

Keeping tabs on responders’ mental health

This article has been indexed from GCN: News, Explainers, Insights After responding to more than double the typical number of deaths in the past 18 months, the Harris County, Texas, Northwest Volunteer Fire Department began using a cloud-based employee behavior…