October 2017
Georgia's Cyber Innovation and Training Lab to Strengthen Security Through Collaboration
The $50 million cyberlab will bring together state government, academia, law enforcement and private-sector players in a bid to shore up the cyberworkforce and strengthen defenses.
Can Blockchain Bring Voting Online?
Blockchain has the potential to bring online voting to the mainstream, but some experts worry security concerns outweigh its potential benefits.Small Towns Confront Big Cyber-Risks
Small and mid-sized local governments face the same cybersecurity challenges as larger jurisdictions, but with fewer resources, their defense strategies must be creative.University Labs Put Cybersecurity Under the Microscope
Three professors who are experts in cybersecurity discuss what's going on in the research field and where it's headed.Products
Lenovo Yoga 920 Converts from Laptop to Tablet, Recognizes Voice Commands in Standby Mode
Plus, Samsonite's Xenon 3.0 laptop bag is made from materials originally specified for military use, and HP's LaserJet 600 Enterprise Flow printer aims to do it all.Departments
Beyond the Headlines: Breaking Down the Year's Biggest Cyberevents
As new breaches are reported with increasing regularity, we look at how they impact state and local government.Are Vets the Solution to the Cyberstaffing Gap?
As need grows for a strong government cybersecurity workforce, veterans offer a blend of discipline and technical experience.The Case for Ransomware Insurance
Cyberinsurance polices increasingly include ransomware protections to help recover losses in the cases of such attacks. Are they worth the price tag for small and mid-size governments?Point of View
Growing an Innovation Economy
As technology evolves and presents new challenges and opportunities, Hawaii Gov. David Ige is planning for what’s next.4 Questions
North Dakota CIO Shawn Riley on How Health Care Is Like Government
After 13 years at the Mayo Clinic, Riley talks about consolidation and his plans for a unified data management platform.Data Points
States Compete for Top Data Science Talent
As more and more data government data becomes available, states struggle to hire the right professionals to make sense of it.GovGirl on Social
Social Media's Problem-Solving Power
Social media coordinators often aren't who government leaders turn to in times of need, but they can use their skills to help solve non-social problems.Becoming Data Smart
Doing Away with Government Forms
Limiting the amount of paperwork residents have to fill out could make for easier, more efficient service.Spectrum
Farm Giant John Deere Acquires Artificial Intelligence Startup
Plus, social media grows as a news source, and an app to help protect your smartphone PIN.
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