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Rachel Eckert, Govtech.com
Organizations at all levels of government play an important role in protecting critical systems from cyberattacks. Visit http://www.govtech.com/pcio/articles/Examining-State-Local-IT-Connection-to-National-Infrastructure.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Act-On+Software&utm_content=email&utm_campaign=Ransomware%20Attack%20Highlights%20Need%20for%20Strong%20Endpoint%20Protect to view the full article online. |
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FierceGovernmentIT
Obama's budget request to Congress emphasizes cybersecurity, would create IT modernization revolving fund. Visit http://www.fiercegovernmentit.com/special-reports/presidents-2017-budget-request-federal-information-technology to view the full article online. |
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary
From the beginning of his Administration, the president has made it clear that cybersecurity is one of the most important challenges we face as a nation, and for more than seven years he has acted comprehensively to confront that challenge. Visit https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2016/02/09/fact-sheet-cybersecurity-national-action-plan to view the full article online. |
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Sarah Breitenbach, Stateline via Govtech.com
As computerized voting machines reach the end of their life span, officials must figure out what to replace them with and how to pay for it. Visit http://www.govtech.com/budget-finance/Aging-Voting-Machines-Cost-Local-State-Governments.html to view the full article online. |
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Colin Wood, Govtech.com
Ransomware starts the same as any other malware attack, but it's much less effective against organizations that back up their data. Visit http://www.govtech.com/pcio/articles/Hospitals-Ransomware-Attack-Highlights-Importance-of-Strong-Endpoint-Protection.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Act-On+Software&utm_content=email&utm_campaign=Ransomware%20Attack%20Highlights%20Need%20for%20Strong%20E to view the full article online. |
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Bill Haight and Robert Read, Nextgov.com
It seems that every IT organization in the world is talking about agile. Organizations need to be more agile, use agile project management, adopt agile methodologies – but what does agile really mean? And why is it important to government? Visit http://www.nextgov.com/technology-news/tech-insider/2016/02/10-steps-making-your-agency-agile/126096/ to view the full article online. |
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Sarah K. White, CIO
There is no "one size fits all" approach for managing workers, and that's especially true for developers. Here are the 5 most common developer personalities – and tips on how to manage them. Visit http://www.cio.com/article/3041198/careers-staffing/how-to-recognize-and-manage-5-common-developer-personalities.html to view the full article online. |
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Karen Romano, American City & County Contributor
With budgets constrained, government officials are continually on the lookout for innovative and cost-effective ways to protect critical data while maintaining the required level of service to citizens. Visit http://americancityandcounty.com/blog/how-local-governments-can-use-data-centers-better-protect-critical-data to view the full article online. |
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Bill Snyder, InfoWorld
These leading-edge jobs could prove to be the most lucrative careers in tomorrow’s tech. Visit http://www.infoworld.com/article/3039234/it-careers/the-6-hottest-new-jobs-in-it.html to view the full article online. |
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Ben Miller, Govttech.com
States, counties, cities, and universities are all working to put self-driving cars on the road. Visit http://www.govtech.com/fs/10-Places-to-Watch-for-Autonomous-Vehicle-Developments.html to view the full article online. |
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Derek Prall, American City and County
All big cities have one thing in common – traffic. It’s frustrating, costly, and bad for the environment. High levels of traffic increase stress, lower quality of life, and make a city less appealing. Visit http://americancityandcounty.com/roadways/information-superhighway to view the full article online. |
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Alex Dixon, The Herald-Sun via Govtech.com
Transloc Rider will integrate Uber ridesharing, public transit and even walking to offer several options with both prices and travel times. Visit http://www.govtech.com/dc/articles/Durham-NC-Launches-Uber-Integrated-Public-Transit-App.html to view the full article online. |