Technology
Technology is pivotal in modernizing local and state government operations, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and service delivery. From digital infrastructure to cybersecurity, technology enables governments to better meet the needs of their communities. Staying informed about the latest technological advancements is crucial for effective governance. This directory offers articles on technology, along with related topics like Product News, which covers the latest tools and innovations that can be integrated into government services.
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency cut funding for program that monitors cybersecurity threats across states and helps local officials respond
Combination of SMS messages and phishing uses text messages to trick people into giving out sensitive personal information
The court has been closed since February 23 as officials investigate the cause of the attack
Two options include work-from-home dispatchers and using data to drive staffing decisions
The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations
People are selling fake tests and supplies and using phishing emails to collect personal and financial information
The digital divide leaves some of the most vulnerable Americans at a significant disadvantage when it comes to accessing the real-time information people need to respond to COVID-19
County systems are slowing coming back online following an attack by Ryuk, the Russian ransomware known for its targeting of local governments.
Cybercriminals have been using the coronavirus to entice victims into online scams
More things than people are now connected to the internet, and these connected objects are a new terrain for election interference.
The Vitals app and Bluetooth beacon share critical, user-specific information to guide first responders in interactions with vulnerable persons
How police, schools can work together to prevent school shootings and improve student safety
Learn about how to curb abuse in your agency or facility
With the right tools in place, information from a variety of sources can be absorbed and analyzed as events unfold
Though often short on details, which presumably will come later, Brown outlined a variety of proposals to make Buffalo a technology-savvy, inclusive community.
Nuro said it plans to deploy fewer than 100 vehicles this year, but has permission from NHTSA to eventually run as many as 2,500. The delivery vehicles, equipped with laser, camera and radar sensors, will travel with regular traffic on public roads.
The King Tides Project helps people all over the world understand how sea level rise will impact their lives.
“They identify an issue that they know that the American people feel passionately about on both sides and then they take both sides and spin them up so they pit us against each other,” FBI Director Christoper Wray said.
Officials were left using photos of hand-written tallies to validate results and ensure accuracy after the new — and untested — mobile app that was supposed to streamline this process failed spectacularly.
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