With a cloud-based network management platform and cellular routers, the Indiana Transportation Department can easily monitor its statewide network of internet-of-things devices. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: IoT network streamlines state…
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GOP-led states plan new voter data systems to replace one they rejected
But few states offer details on how these new systems will work. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: GOP-led states plan new voter data systems to replace one they rejected
Solving digital inequity with resident input
The Golden State wants to hear from the public about their broadband connections and device accessibility to better understand how to address digital equity barriers. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Solving…
Prisons ‘under attack’ from drones delivering contraband
Experts said the issue has exploded in recent years but could be fixed if states get the authority to jam cellphone signals. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Prisons ‘under attack’ from…
Why you should consider outcome-based security
Agencies can better align their cybersecurity and business priorities when they have affordable risk management solutions that deliver measurable results. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Why you should consider outcome-based security
Eliminating the speedbumps in EV charging station buildout
COMMENTARY | Energy management as a service gives EV charging station operators cloud-based tools for remote asset management and will help ensure they have the data to comply with the government’s 97% station uptime requirement. This article has been indexed…
User-friendly data reporting helps one agency tackle hate acts
When hate incidents are underreported, victims are underserved. That’s why the California Civil Rights Department launched a phone- and web-based system for individuals to safely and securely report their experiences. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content…
Building better maps with open data on building heights
To inform broadband buildouts, positioning of solar panels and development of digital twins, state and local agencies can now tap into open building height data. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Building…
State turns to the cloud to manage transportation projects
The Delaware Department of Transportation will track $3 billion in spending over the next five years with a cloud-based capital program management solution. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: State turns to…
Cyber agencies unveil updated ransomware guide
The 2023 version offers more detailed, step-by-step guidance and associated recommendations to fortify public and private networks against sophisticated ransomware. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Cyber agencies unveil updated ransomware guide
Combining GCN and Route Fifty: A note to our readers
We are merging our publications to better serve the state and local government community. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Combining GCN and Route Fifty: A note to our readers
Is the census still the only reliable population data source?
While the census is still the “gold standard” of data, state and local governments are exploring alternative sources to supplement missing or unrepresentative datasets, experts say. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article:…
The challenge in identifying problematic online gambling
While technology can help spot those who exhibit signs of problem gambling, finding just what to measure and interpreting that data is tricky. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: The challenge in…
Is generative AI bad for the environment? A computer scientist explains the carbon footprint of ChatGPT and its cousins
As the carbon footprint of generative AI models continues to grow, one expert suggests leveraging renewable energy resources to keep up with user demands. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Is generative…
White House releases new AI national frameworks, educator recommendations
Three new initiatives offer guidance on developing and deploying responsible AI usage, call for public input on AI risk mitigation and address how educational systems can be improved by AI systems. This article has been indexed from GCN – All…
Metadata catalog refreshes one state’s water use insights
A metadata catalog is helping Arizona water resource managers quickly find and analyze the data needed by water users, planners and decision-makers. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Metadata catalog refreshes one…
County’s integrated platform delivers client-focused social services
With HSD Dynamics, Maricopa County can easily share data with APIs, track metrics and automate manual tasks to ensure residents get the services they need. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: County’s…
Lawmakers advocate more funds for state fusion centers
Better information sharing across regions and state lines could help counter growing cyberthreats and help law enforcement collaborate, House members said. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Lawmakers advocate more funds for…
City greenlights autonomous vehicle testing for public transit
Phoenix wants AV providers to test automated driving systems to help it make decisions about future public transit. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: City greenlights autonomous vehicle testing for public transit
Why Republican-led states keep leaving a group that verifies voter rolls
Some cite ‘election integrity’ in their decision to depart. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Why Republican-led states keep leaving a group that verifies voter rolls
A TikTok ban isn’t a data security solution. It will be difficult to enforce – and could end up hurting users
Montana recently banned downloading the popular social media app TikTok within state lines, but some question if the law could be enforced and if it actually protects user’s data. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read…
First responders need presumptive ID technology to better assess and act on hazardous incidents
The ability to accurately identify hazardous materials at the scene provides public safety officials with enhanced personal safety, controls public risk and delivers actionable onsite intelligence. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article:…
Start students early to build semiconductor talent pipeline
Experiential learning combined with an emphasis on how chips can solve vital national security problems can help ease an expected worker shortage, one expert said. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Start…
Digital twins for cities promising, yet problematic
Complex systems like digital twins pose both technical and adaptive challenges, so communities must ensure they have both the right technology and the people with skills to use and maintain them, a new IDC report advises. This article has been…
Fish and Wildlife to deploy drones in battle against invasive plants
To protect native plants and reduce equipment impact on the environment, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will deploy aerial drones to spray invasive plants with herbicides. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the…
Ohio Senate approves DATA Act standardizing elections information statewide
The proposal, known as the DATA Act, grew out of a report commissioned by the Trump-aligned America First Policy Institute. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Ohio Senate approves DATA Act standardizing…
How one city managed an IT staff consolidation
Lessons from Seattle’s years-long effort to consolidate IT workers from different city departments into a single agency. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: How one city managed an IT staff consolidation
Engagement, access, equity drive city’s evolution
Waterloo, Iowa, has 12 smart city projects lined up based on four pillars: e-government, sustainability, transportation and public safety. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Engagement, access, equity drive city’s evolution
Federal grants could boost whole-of-state cyber defense
The $1 billion State and Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program requires states to collaborate more closely with their local governments, reinforcing the holistic approach favored in many state capitals. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read…
How feds think data can buy time for people suffering a financial shock
Financial assistance programs need to respond quickly to be effective. The vast troves of government data offer opportunities to shave down that time. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: How feds think…
New movie chronicles rise and fall of government’s first secure smartphone devices
COMMENTARY | BlackBerry devices were at one time almost completely ubiquitous in government service. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: New movie chronicles rise and fall of government’s first secure smartphone devices
Why technical debt is really ‘innovation debt’
When agencies have an assessment and mitigation strategy for technical debt, they can more easily modernize systems and roll out new features. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Why technical debt is…
County looks to blockchain for records management
Riverside County, California, wants to convert paper-centric services to trusted, secure and private electronic operations with an interagency blockchain platform that would be open to other counties. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original…
Should governments ban TikTok? Can they?
A cybersecurity expert explains the risks the app poses and the challenges to blocking it. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Should governments ban TikTok? Can they?
Survey: 45% of gov employees may walk if agencies reduce remote work flexibility
The survey suggests more than half of government employees prefer to work for an agency that offers hybrid and remote flexibility. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Survey: 45% of gov employees…
How agencies can clean up criminal records to automate expungement
Automatic record clearance is a growing priority for states as criminal records delay individuals’ ability to reenter society and fill open job slots. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: How agencies can…
ChatGPT can rapidly build solutions for network defense
A new report outlines how the generative AI tool can quickly build scripts to thwart attackers and identify security vulnerabilities, but stresses that secure and responsible use of the evolving technology is essential. This article has been indexed from GCN…
County builds future-ready transportation IT network
Gwinnett County’s Transportation Department tied its upgraded network more closely to the county’s enterprise IT infrastructure, allowing standardized technology and paving the way for connected vehicles. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article:…
State auditor seeks cyber readiness evaluation for agencies with DOD contracts
The Colorado Office of the State Auditor wants to be sure that agencies that receive funding from the Defense Department can meet DOD’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the…
Enforcement questions dog state’s proposed TikTok ban
One expert derided legislation like Montana’s statewide ban on TikTok as “breathtakingly obtuse” and unenforceable from a technological point of view. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Enforcement questions dog state’s proposed…
State efforts to undercut local governance widen in scope
Lawmakers have introduced upwards of 650 bills this year preempting the power of cities and other local governments, says a new report. These bills are broad in their approach, looking to “cut out local authority at-large.” This article has been…
Interior wants a fleet of drones ‘on call’ to help with wildfires, other emergencies
While the program will be used any time additional drone support is necessary, it will primarily be used to assist with wildfires, emergency response and search and rescues, among other tasks. This article has been indexed from GCN – All…
One city’s growing opioid crisis brings data-driven solutions to the front lines
Two decades of overdose data helps the Baltimore City Health Department understand drug use trends to shape treatment programs. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: One city’s growing opioid crisis brings data-driven…
Housing authority looks to AI for voucher processing
Columbus wants to use an artificial intelligence-based solution to off-load routine tasks from staff and accelerate Housing Choice Voucher processing. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Housing authority looks to AI for…
State AG floats ‘nation-leading’ crypto regulation
The legislation would protect investors and consumers by increasing transparency and eliminating conflicts of interest, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: State AG floats…
Voting machines must be test hacked for certification, under proposed bill
The new law would require cybersecurity penetration testing as part of voting systems’ approval process. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Voting machines must be test hacked for certification, under proposed bill
Wildlife management migrates to the cloud
Utah’s Division of Wildlife Resources relies on cloud services to process the massive amounts of location data it needs to analyze real-time movements of elk. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Wildlife…
6G promises immersive communications for public safety
The next-generation cellular network is poised to massively upgrade situational awareness for public safety agencies, experts say. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: 6G promises immersive communications for public safety
Align agencies, residents to boost customer experience
Online portals can streamline services delivery and even support related applications, but agencies must build trust with staff and residents as they roll out automated services that collect personal information, agency experts say. This article has been indexed from GCN…
Lessons from ‘Star Trek: Picard’ – a cybersecurity expert explains how a sci-fi series illuminates today’s threats
Centrally administered systems offer cost savings and advanced capabilities, but could expose Earth-bound organizations to potential risks and vulnerabilities when used without proper precautions. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Lessons from…
Virginia joins Republican states pulling out of multi-state voter list program
Once a founding member of the Electronic Registration Information Center, a nationwide data-sharing initiative to maintain voter roll accuracy, Virginia plans to leave the organization and establish its own maintenance system. This article has been indexed from GCN – All…
Optimization model delivers faster emergency response
Researchers used historical traffic data to develop a model that calculates the most efficient routes for police and medical personnel traveling from dispatch locations to vehicle accident sites. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the…
Federal money is coming to fix aging flood control systems – but plans all too often reflect historical patterns and not future risks
As communities replace aging infrastructure to prepare for future climate-driven storms, aging data stands in the way. Experts warn historical weather data may not be sufficient for new infrastructure decisions. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content…
Cloud security gap: Shadow, orphan and democratized data
When agencies can’t keep track of data across their cloud environment, they expose even more entry points to attackers. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Cloud security gap: Shadow, orphan and democratized…
Why take the whole-of-state approach to ransomware protection and remediation
COMMENTARY | Using the best cybersecurity policies and data protection technology in a statewide framework allows local agencies to say no to any ransom demands, confident that their data is securely backed up and easily accessible. This article has been…
State and local agencies weigh procurement outsourcing
Facing a shrinking workforce and a largely paper-based procurement processes, more public sector agencies are pushing routine purchasing tasks to third parties. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: State and local agencies…
Camera, sensor, drone data lights up disaster response
ALERTCalifornia’s network will provide actionable natural disaster data for public safety agencies and researchers responding to wildfires, floods, landslides and other climate-driven events. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Camera, sensor, drone…
How government can build secure and frictionless digital identity programs
States that lost millions to fraud during the pandemic have plenty of ways to tighten their ID management programs, a new playbook suggests. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: How government can…
An outdated tracking system is a key factor in Texas’ foster care shortcomings
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services tracks foster children’s health records using a system that’s older than Google, but efforts to upgrade it over the years have have been few and far between. This article has been indexed…
State-sponsored actors leading cause of cyber concern in public sector
A new SolarWinds report details how foreign hackers have become the largest concern among government entities, and how zero-trust strategies have become the most popular defense. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article:…
Data gaps curtail innovation, digital equity
Insufficient or incomplete information limits governments’ ability to leverage data-driven solutions and innovations, according to a recent report. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Data gaps curtail innovation, digital equity
Agencies opting for bots see more efficiency—and resistance
With enterprise automation saving thousands of work hours, IT leaders are looking for ways to introduce the technology to government offices. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Agencies opting for bots see…
With updated data profiles, opioid detectors ID latest drugs
Thanks to a federal partnership, the portable detectors will get upgraded drug profiles, and their manufacturers will provide those new drug reference libraries to public safety agencies that already possess a detection device. This article has been indexed from GCN…
CISA, FBI need data from cybercrime victims to support policy
The federal agencies tasked with tracking and preventing cybercrime rely on collaboration and data sharing to protect U.S. digital networks. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: CISA, FBI need data from cybercrime…
How sports data can help public safety agencies up their game
Technology originally developed for athletes can help public safety agencies to track first responders’ performance during training to sharpen real-life mission efficiency. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: How sports data can…
NSF jumpstarts regional innovation with $20M awards
The National Science Foundation will fund research in six states to advance energy-water systems, biomanufacturing, health care, wildfire management and artificial intelligence. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: NSF jumpstarts regional innovation…
Local leaders feel cloud migration pressure, survey says
With applications now offered as cloud-only services, many local government IT executives said they felt they had little choice but to move to the cloud. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Local…
New AI research funding to focus on 6 areas
Seven new artificial intelligence laboratories aim to support human health and development research and cyber defenses as well as aid climate-resilient agricultural practices. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: New AI research…
Cloud move takes city’s GIS from rough to ready
Perrysburg, Ohio, used to map underground utility lines with a kludgy VPN and on-prem server, but a cloud-based system is more accurate, efficient and user friendly. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article:…
How local governments can protect themselves against third-party threats
COMMENTARY | Adaptive, multilayered solutions will help agencies fend off opportunistic supply-chain attacks. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: How local governments can protect themselves against third-party threats
Buyer beware: Avoid immature AI solutions
Given the sensitivity of the data state and local governments handle, procurement officers must educate themselves on the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and use caution when considering AI services. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read…
AI exemplifies the ‘free rider’ problem – here’s why that points to regulation
Some public officials and business leaders have called on tech companies to pause AI development to reduce overall risk and ensure benefits are widely distributed, but one expert says enforceable regulations may be necessary. This article has been indexed from…
Prediction: 2023 will be a ‘very active’ hurricane season
Using a machine learning model, researchers predict heightened hurricane activity this year that may leave the East Coast and Gulf Coast especially vulnerable. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Prediction: 2023 will…
Finding the right drone for the job
With MITRE’s Drone Selector, public safety agencies input their desired tasks and locality to see details on all drones that meet their requirements and can operate under current state and local regulations. This article has been indexed from GCN –…
As Utah’s porn law kicks in, adult site blocks access in the state
Legislation requiring adult websites to verify users’ ages every time they visit took effect this week, an effort that advocacy groups said is flawed and ambiguous. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article:…
‘Cybersickness’ from VR headsets hits women more often
Researchers are exploring the causes and potential solutions to cybersickness, as it could have a negative impact when virtual reality starts playing a bigger part in job training or education in classrooms. This article has been indexed from GCN –…
Conversational query: Kinetica builds ChatGPT front end to SQL database
A ChatGPT-based interface converts natural language questions into structured query language, allowing users to easily explore large, complex datasets. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Conversational query: Kinetica builds ChatGPT front end…
AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton says AI is a new form of intelligence unlike our own. Have we been getting it wrong this whole time?
While artificial intelligence outperforms humans in tasks requiring data processing and pattern recognition, people excel in common sense and logic. Two experts discuss the difference, good and bad, between humans adn This article has been indexed from GCN – All…
Proposals floated for streamlining broadband permitting
House Republicans and Democrats debated more funding, removing environmental reviews and putting a “shot clock” on approvals in an effort to get the $42 billion in funding to much-needed broadband projects faster. This article has been indexed from GCN –…
Smarter local airports via digital twins
Digital twins can help airport planners effectively manage future renovation projects, monitor daily operations and visualize future scenarios. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Smarter local airports via digital twins
Pension systems’ built-in modernization deadline: IT staff retirements
The Washington Department of Retirement Systems is modernizing its pension administration infrastructure before the soon-to-be retirees managing it take their skills and knowledge with them. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Pension…
Cloud adoption gains traction in states
Almost 90% of state CIOs said cloud use is picking up steam, according to the initial results of a survey by NASCIO and Accenture released this week. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original…
Trust will be key for US Notify—a text message service for state benefits
A pilot program will help state benefits programs send text alerts to low-income families in need of public services. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Trust will be key for US Notify—a…
How regions can pivot from carbon- to tech-based economies
Shifting a regional economy is a long-term commitment that requires data-based strategies, economic and racial inclusion and significant, sustained investment in education, a recent report says. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article:…
Combating threats to employees in digital spaces
COMMENTARY | User activity monitoring and behavior analytics can beef up cybersecurity training and help protect the agency from internal and external risk. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Combating threats to…
Don’t call it data literacy, it’s data proficiency
States can get employees successfully working with data by making the training process more approachable, data experts said. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Don’t call it data literacy, it’s data proficiency
‘Tide is going out’ on election deniers, scrutinized Georgia official says
While conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election are waning, they’re still shaping policies about election administration in many parts of the country. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: ‘Tide is going…
Two states get waivers for connected-vehicle tech
Intelligent transportation projects in Virginia and Utah can use cellular vehicle-to-infrastructure technology ahead of the FCC’s final adoption of C-V2X rules. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Two states get waivers for…
AI project targets hidden tax shelters
By flagging unintended consequences of changes to tax policies, AI researchers hope to shut down tax shelters used by sophisticated tax dodgers. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: AI project targets hidden…
Twitter turmoil prompts agencies to plan for social media upsets
Agencies must find ways to adapt to changes in Twitter’s operations to ensure residents still receive the information they need, experts say. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Twitter turmoil prompts agencies…
Global appeal of NIST cyber framework leads to multiple translations, possible updates
The National Institute of Standards and Technology aims to ensure its forthcoming update to the cybersecurity guidance remains a flexible playbook domestic and international entities can adopt. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original…
What early adopters get wrong
Long-term smart city success is more likely when leaders take the time to establish data and tech governance frameworks with community input, one expert says. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: What…
EVs rev up cybersecurity challenges
Without a meaningful way to secure and insure the electric-vehicle infrastructure, EV owners, charging stations and fleet managers are vulnerable to hackers. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: EVs rev up cybersecurity…
Are people getting better at avoiding misinformation?
Research shows people may be avoiding unreliable websites more often, but older adults are still targets of malicious misinformation. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Are people getting better at avoiding misinformation?
Zero-trust citizen access: Secure services for residents and agencies
COMMENTARY | A zero-trust citizen portal gives residents seamless access to public services while protecting increasingly vulnerable government networks from attack. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Zero-trust citizen access: Secure services…
How one city transformed its approach to data
COMMENTARY | Carlsbad, California, had siloed data streams and didn’t effectively communicate between departments. It changed that and is using its smart city status to tackle today’s biggest problems. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read…
City pilots sensors that track street activity, detect conflicts
The devices will collect data on road users’ speed, turning movements and modes and paths of travel to inform safety initiatives and city planning. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: City pilots…
Can Fortran survive another 15 years?
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory evaluated the risks of relying on the 65-year-old code for nuclear security. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Can Fortran survive another 15 years?
Clean up technical debt before chasing shiny objects, state CTO advises
While it may be tempting to roll out flashy user-facing features, investing in the back-end infrastructure is even more important. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Clean up technical debt before chasing…
Takeaways from our investigation into Wisconsin’s racially inequitable dropout algorithm
Wisconsin’s Dropout Early Warning System (DEWS) scores every middle schooler based on income, race and more. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Takeaways from our investigation into Wisconsin’s racially inequitable dropout algorithm