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State Agencies Coordinate Individual Solutions for Zero-Trust Teamwork

State Tech Magazine

Several years ago, cyberattackers from a hostile nation-state made their way onto the network of a North Dakota K–12 school district, but they didn’t infect the district with malware or ransomware.

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NASCIO 2024 Midyear: Maryland CIO Katie Savage Seeks Greater IT Coordination

State Tech Magazine

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore appointed Katie Savage as the state CIO in January 2023. Previously, Savage served as director of the Defense Digital Service. She began her career as an urban planner, producing an open data portal for the city of Chicago prior to going to lead the City Tech Collaborative, a public-private partnership.

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Where Community Grows in Glenwood Springs, Colorado — July Bonus Episode

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

It may still be June, but it is officially Park and Recreation Month in our hearts, as the July issue of Parks & Recreation magazine was released today. As you may know, each year NRPA hosts a cover contest leading up to July, with the winner being featured on the July issue of the magazine.

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How the Federal Government Can Improve Its Response to Ransomware Attacks

FedTech Magazine

A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) outlines three areas where the federal government could improve this assistance: Interagency coordination Awareness, outreach and communication Coordination with schools The GAO reports that ransomware attacks are actually on the rise among organizations of all sizes.

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Leveraging Libraries to End the Digital Divide

State Tech Magazine

With the first installment of federal deployment and digital equity planning funds in hand, more than a dozen states have kicked off coordinated efforts with federal, state and local leaders in pursuit of internet for all. State technology leaders have a multibillion-dollar opportunity right now to end the digital divide as we know it.

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The Clever yet Simple Trick One Library Marketer Uses To Remind Her Community of All Her Library Offers Every Day of the Year!

Super Library Marketing

My official title is Marketing & Events Coordinator, but I am also the branch manager for our Germantown Hills branch. I oversee all adult programming at our branches, and I coordinate with our Youth Services Librarian/Assistant Director on teen programming. Many staff members do double- or sometimes triple-duty.” “My

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States Take Different Approaches to Establishing Broadband Offices

State Tech Magazine

Some states coordinate broadband from the governor’s office or across agencies. But how they manage those programs varies widely. Some states place their broadband office inside a business or economic agency, while others house it within their technology agency.