COBOL: You’re thinking about it wrong
The workhorse computing language suffers from a “major image problem” rooted in fundamental misperceptions, researchers say.
Startups get hands-on intro to the smart city space
The Smart Futures Lab in Denver provides a physical and digital community where participants can hone their technology and find government partners.
Ohio to offer CMMC cyber coaching
The state is looking to help local contractors comply with Defense Department cyber standards – an effort which could have knock-on effects for state and local government contracting in Ohio.
State bans TikTok from government devices
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed an executive order banning state employees or agencies from downloading or using the app on work-issued devices.
States target mainframes in legacy system modernization
Security, cost and workforce challenges have states looking to retire, rehost or outsource mainframe operations, according to a survey by the National Association of State Technology Directors.
State invests in local cyber monitoring, training
Security operations centers and cyber ranges at two colleges will help municipalities across Massachusetts better protect themselves from cyberattacks and build a cyber talent pipeline.
California looks to reshape recycling IT
CalRecycle is planning an enterprisewide system that can track, regulate and monitor recyclables.
How data sharing revs up mobility decisions
What’s the expected usage for rural EV charging stations? A new data platform lets transportation managers predict energy savings for mobility programs from shared program data.
Why cloud is a budget breaker
Misunderstandings about cloud security, scalability and storage has led to the vast majority of enterprises spending much more than anticipated, a new survey finds.
Groups at risk for hate crimes can tap new cyber funds
Nonprofits applying for funding to combat hate crimes in New York can now include cybersecurity projects in their applications.
Automation key to vulnerability management, CISA says
By automating vulnerability disclosure, organizations can more easily categorize their exposure and limit impacts.
Can AI Tutors Give the Nation’s Workforce a Competitive Edge?
The number of workers needing new skills across a variety of emerging technology fields will soon outpace the nation’s ability to train them, but researchers at the Defense Department have a plan involving artificial intelligence.
Can AI tutors give the nation’s workforce a competitive edge?
The number of workers needing new skills across a variety of emerging technology fields will soon outpace the nation’s ability to train them, but researchers at the Defense Department have a plan.
E-tongue tastes water for contaminants
Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Lowell are piloting a handheld, cloud-connected electrochemical sensor that quickly tests tap water for contaminants.
Why you need phishing-resistant MFA
Multifactor authentication can be vulnerable to phishing attacks, fake push alerts, communications protocols weaknesses or SIM swap attacks, according to CISA.
Street-level imagery makes data collection a snap
Cameras, LiDAR, algorithms and cloud databases make it possible for state and local governments to convert imagery into insights.
Maryland to build weather data network
The Maryland Mesonet will provide real-time monitoring that will improve responses to weather-related disasters.
StateRAMP expands roster of participating states
More than a dozen more government organizations will be participating in the State Risk and Authorization Management Program, a shared service that certifies the security of cloud products and services.
Ransomware task force outlines threat response
The Joint Ransomware Task Force is designed to unify efforts and identify ways to leverage the federal government’s unique authorities and capabilities to disrupt ransomware.
DHS unwraps $1B state and local cybersecurity grant program
Each states will each receive a minimum of $2 million for FY 22 for a planning committee and a cybersecurity plan that details how it will reduce their cybersecurity risks.
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