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CISA releases guide to help safeguard K-12 schools from cyber threats

GCN

CISA’s report, which was mandated by the K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021, outlined a variety of steps that primary and secondary schools can take to bolster their cyber defenses.

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2020 Reflections and Looking Ahead to 2021 — Episode 081

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

This year has been challenging in so many ways, and on our final episode of the year, we’re looking back at some of the conversations we’ve had, discussing the lessons we’ve learned, and looking ahead at some of our hopes and goals for 2021. We truly love producing this podcast for you, and it’s through your support that we are able to do so!

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Season 5 Episode 12 - Energizing Sustainable Change with GSA's Data Center Optimization Initiative

GovCast

From 2012 to 2021, data center closures and optimization brought government an estimated 6.6 billion in cost savings and avoidances. Data center and energy management also play a key role in sustainability targets and the Biden administration’s goal to hit net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Empowering Communities: California’s Draft Digital Equity Plan

California Department of Technology

A message from Liana Bailey-Crimmins, State CIO and CDT Director December 14, 2023 – On December 12, the California Department of Technology (CDT) released its draft Statewide Digital Equity Plan, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at ensuring every Californian has equitable access to reap the benefits of the digital world.

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Virtual Courtrooms Enhance Participation in State and Local Judicial Proceedings

State Tech Magazine

In 2021, the National Center for State Courts conducted a study of Texas courts and discovered that remote proceedings “increased access to justice, as litigants can more easily attend and participate in hearings.”

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Announcing the 2021 Google Cloud Customer Award Winners in Government

Google Public Sector

When the Commonwealth of Massachusetts needed to quickly distribute a limited COVID-19 vaccine supply while complying with the CDC’s ever-evolving requirements, the Commonwealth’s Executive Office of Technology Services and Security built and deployed an online portal in 12 days to help citizens pre-register for mass vaccination.

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Improving software security in the public sector

Open Access Government - Technology News

The state of software security in the public sector In 2023, research found that attacks targeting the government sector had increased by an eye-watering 95% in the second half of 2022 , compared to the same period in 2021. Veracode’s research found that the latter are 7-12% more likely to have a flaw introduced.