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Combating cyber-enabled fraud: Sapphire’s proactive cyber security approach

Open Access Government - Technology News

Given the vast number of cyber-enabled frauds in the UK, significant changes in the approach to cyber security are necessary to achieve this goal. Sapphire is a UK-owned and operated cyber security company. Cyber security awareness Security awareness is crucial in protecting against fraud and cyber attacks.

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State of Land Banking: 2023 Survey Highlights 

Center for Community Progress

The State of Land Banking survey, first conducted in 2021, serves as an opportunity for the land banking field to tell its story with comprehensive data. As was reported in 2021, residents and local institutions are still the most frequent recipients of land bank properties. This post highlights some of the key findings and analysis.

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Public and private sector cooperation is vital in controlling cybersecurity threats

Open Access Government - Technology News

This was a message hammered home in the seventh SolarWinds Public Sector Cybersecurity Survey Report, which included in-depth feedback from 400 public sector IT operations and security decision-makers based in the U.S. legislation, the findings are universal. Although the report surveyed public sector IT professionals in the U.S.

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Then and now: Federal policy and the value of LGTBQ+ public servants

Partnership for Public Service

Seventy years ago, President Eisenhower signed an executive order that classified certain federal employees as national security risks and banned their service in government. Fortunately, the Biden administration is working to turn the tide. Today, that is beginning to change.

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How Local Governments Can Secure Funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

Bang the Table

In November 2021, the United States House of Representatives and Senate passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal of new federal investment in America’s infrastructure. The Legislation Within the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal. Transportation and Bridge Funding.

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Whole-of-state cybersecurity: How to implement and build a sustainable program

AWS Public Sector Blog

In 2021, US President Joe Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) that created the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). The Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency ( CISA ) recently released the FY23 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO ) in July 2023.

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AI: Challenges to deploy responsible & ethical systems

Open Access Government - Technology News

It, therefore, makes sense for organisations to seek help from consultants who are experts in ethical systems to advise them before and during AI deployment, so they can avoid various ethical pitfalls by meeting or staying ahead of upcoming legislation in this area. Finally, it provides quality and security assurance for its customers.