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Lucas Ropek

Staff Writer

Lucas Ropek is a former staff writer for Government Technology.

Health and Human Services

Rhode Island Gov.: Tracing App to Balance Efficacy, Privacy

During a Washington Post Live discussion May 13, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo explained her state's plan to use contact tracing as an important aspect of their ambitious plans to reopen.

May 13, 2020
· Lucas Ropek
Cybersecurity

Audit: Oregon State Police Lack ‘Basic Cybersecurity Safeguards’

According to a recent audit by the Oregon Secretary of State's office, the police agency has no comprehensive system for risk assessment and management, and falls short of basic cybersecurity procedures.

May 11, 2020
· Lucas Ropek
People and Careers

Idaho Names Longtime Cyberprofessional as New CISO

The state has chosen Keith Tresh as its new cybersecurity lead within the Information Technology Services agency. Tresh has substantial government experience at the county, state and federal levels.

May 08, 2020
· Lucas Ropek
Cybersecurity

U.S., U.K. Cyber Agencies: Hackers Are After COVID-19 Intel

Cyberattacks against health and government organizations in charge of COVID-19 response efforts originated from state-sponsored hackers, officials say. The attacks have targeted entities in both the U.S. and the U.K.

May 06, 2020
· Lucas Ropek
Cybersecurity

State, Local Government Groups Call for Cybersecurity Funding

Government groups are urging Congress to create a "dedicated cybersecurity program" to fund the needs of state, local and territorial governments while they navigate the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak.

May 05, 2020
· Lucas Ropek
Cybersecurity

NGA Names 7 States to Participate in Cybersecurity Program

The National Governors Association has selected seven states to participate in its annual statewide cybersecurity readiness program. Participants will look at a number of different areas for planning development.

May 01, 2020
· Lucas Ropek
People and Careers

Idaho Searches for New Cybersecurity Chief Amid Reshuffle

Lance Wyatt, Idaho's chief information security officer for the past three years, will be taking on a new security role within the Information Technology Services agency. Meanwhile, a search for his replacement has begun.

April 29, 2020
· Lucas Ropek
Cybersecurity

Bad Actors Have Adapted Well to the Pandemic Crisis

Hackers have sought to exploit the novel coronavirus to spread chaos, make money and build political advantage. The trends show a variety of ways bad actors are using this particular global moment to their advantage.

April 29, 2020
· Lucas Ropek
Health and Human Services

COVID-19 Disinformation Is a Growing, Dangerous Problem

Disinformation of all different stripes is still a persistent problem when it comes to the COVID-19 crisis. Increased reliance on social media and spiking Internet use have helped fuel these campaigns.

April 24, 2020
· Lucas Ropek
Cybersecurity

Data Leak Complicates Hack Against Torrance, Calif.

The small suburb initially told residents that their personal information had not been compromised in the March incident, but hackers' decision to publish the city's data online shows otherwise.

April 23, 2020
· Lucas Ropek