Article Digital supply chain challenge to cities and counties—another cyber minefield to navigate 15th September 2021 As cities and counties have steadfastly turned to managed service providers for enhanced improvements and security for their networks, a new type of cyberthreat has emerged to greatly undermine trust. The irony here is that many turned to managed service providers who promised greater cyber security and hardened system protections. Perhaps managed services sounded too […]
Article 5 ways counties can mitigate remote access security risks 13th September 2021 Cyberattacks against the nation’s counties are on the rise. Since 2017, attacks rose an average of almost 50 percent—although this metric is likely to be a fraction of the true number, as these attacks often go unreported. With last year’s shift to more work from home and virtual learning, counties are finding themselves more exposed. […]
Draft plan of federally mandated cybersecurity measures released for public comment 9th September 2021 Since the beginning of the year, the federal government has put forward a number of advisories and orders intended to tighten the nation’s cyber defenses. Most recently this week, the Office of Management and Budget released a draft of its Federal Zero Trust Strategy that supports President Joe Biden’s executive order “Improving the Nation’s Cyber Security,” which he issued in May. Comments can be submitted through Sept. 21. “The United […]
News With recent advancements, local governments can benefit from drone technology 9th September 2021 Sometimes, the present day can feel like a live-action retelling of “The Flintstones.” Other times, it’s more like “The Jetsons”—with the Rosie the robot tidying up and futuristic aircraft zipping around Orbit City. When it comes to drone technology, it feels like the latter. Local governments should take notice, as their application for municipal use is sweeping […]
News Leading up to the holiday weekend, federal agencies warn of cyberattacks 1st September 2021 Ahead of Labor Day, federal agencies are warning local governments about an increased risk of cyberattacks. Historically, holiday weekends pose an opportunity for cybercriminals because many people aren’t working and networks are vulnerable. An advisory published Tuesday by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) notes that municipalities should take preemptive defense […]
Commentary How to ensure interoperability in public safety 31st August 2021 Interoperability—the capacity of distinct and unique systems to communicate with one another effectively—has always been a challenge in public safety. Fire, police, 911, EMS, schools and private organizations often face challenges to share data and communicate effectively across organizational boundaries. In many cases, important information fails to reach all stakeholders involved in emergency response, increasing […]
News Columbus completes Smart City Challenge, looks to the future as collaborative innovation lab 28th August 2021 Building on the recent successful conclusion of the Smart City Challenge (SCC), the City of Columbus has announced it is looking forward and Smart Columbus will become a collaborative innovation lab as it continues the development of new innovations to benefit its residents. The SCC was created by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to […]
News Tech giants pledge billions, commit to bolstering public cyber defenses 27th August 2021 From an executive order in the spring modernizing the federal government’s digital defenses to a memorandum issued last month outlining security parameters for operators of critical infrastructure, bolstering the nation’s cybersecurity has been a notable focus of the current presidential administration. At a cybersecurity summit Wednesday, United States tech giants committed to working with local […]
News Historically called in following natural disasters and during emergencies, National Guard cybersecurity units can help municipalities in the digital realm 19th August 2021 Amid the busyness of news events this week, it might have been easy to miss that yet another massive cyberattack exposed the data of tens of millions of people. On Tuesday, T-Mobile announced that the information of nearly 48 million prospective, current and former customers was stolen. “Some of the data accessed did include customers’ first and last names, date of birth, SSN and driver’s license/ID […]
Commentary Local government’s role in citizen engagement: It’s now digital 19th August 2021 Digital technologies have transformed nearly every aspect of our lives, and community members now expect dynamically integrated technology from their local government. But digital transformation is about more than just solving immediate processing needs. It is about transforming how citizens interact, relate to one another, and lift each other up to create a more equitable […]
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