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Taking steps to stay safe online is a year-round effort, but every October — during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month — things are ramped up a notch. Individuals and organizations of all types stop to remind themselves about the importance of cybersecurity and of making sure that everyone has the resources they need to protect themselves online.

It is estimated that the increasing pace of urbanization is bringing 3 million people into cities every week. That’s roughly equivalent to the entire population of Chicago moving into a city every week.

When I started in technology 30-plus years ago, I never would have imagined we’d have the smart devices we enjoy today. There are so many types of gadgets that improve our quality of life, from smart lighting toand smart refrigerators (to remind you it’s time to buy more milk), and even smart hairbrushes for healthier hair. I have to admit, there are times when I just sit back, a little awed, and wonder how in the world did this all get started?

Educational institution systems store a large amount of sensitive data, including student and employee records. They rely heavily on these systems for day-to-day operations. So any disruption or loss of access can be a game changer. But these same institutions also often have tight budgets and can’t afford to employ large security teams. That’s one reason they’re perceived as easy and lucrative targets by online adversaries.

In today’s installment of our #FutureofPublicSector series, we explore the myriad of challenges threatening public safety and the technology solutions that are emerging as governments and public- sector leaders endeavor to keep citizens, cities and nations safer than ever.

Today’s stop while exploring #TheFutureofPublicSector takes us to education and what the future will make possible for teaching and learning. So, what does the future hold for education as we know it?

IT departments in the public sector are under a lot of pressure to use resources more efficiently. Trying to do more with a stagnant IT budget often leads to cutting corners, but it doesn’t have to. Here are three ways IT leaders can improve resource capacity to shift time away from things like administrative tasks and redundant tickets toward more strategic initiatives.

The notion of a traditional perimeter is no longer valid thanks to IT modernization efforts, adoption of cloud technologies and the proliferation of mobile devices.

The complexity challenge and what you can do about it.

Cities around the world face rapid urbanization, economic constraints, and environmental concerns. To address these challenges, city administrators are turning to technology, especially the Internet of Things (IoT), to digitize city operations.

Life bustles in and out, ferried over bridges and highways and funneled down streets and boulevards. Look deeper, and you’ll see the forces that come together to power these cities and communities.

Some network vendors have been positioning SD WAN vs. MPLS as the ultimate solution to any network issue.

CES 2020 will highlight how technology helps communities prepare for the unexpected.

The AT&T Aspire program aims to remove barriers to academic success and career growth and help all students — regardless of age, gender or income.

Security teams are under constant pressure to defend against cyberattacks, turning every IT environment into a battlefield. What’s the best way to fight back? Discover three steps to help you create a winning strategy.

3 Smart City Development Phases

Workforce preparation efforts and strategies will only be successful if special attention is paid to the underprivileged and minority populations in schools.

Today, the idea of an autonomous vehicle (AV) that drives us efficiently and safely from origin to destination is less a question of whether than one of when.