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In the Twin Cities, Innovative Strategies for Water Safety Target Kids at Highest Risk of Drowning

Next City

Children of color are more vulnerable to drowning than their white peers. With that in mind, swimming instructors emphasize safety before swim strokes.

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Webinar: The Importance of Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)

Disaster Zone blog

It is another step—keeping you more secure.

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New chief cyber officers take a ‘whole of state approach’ to cybersecurity

GCN

In New York and Louisiana, the new positions are designed to promote collaboration and bolster resilience against cyberattacks.

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The road to quantum-enabled cybersecurity

Open Access Government - Technology News

Dr Francis Gaffney, Senior Director – Mimecast Labs & Future Operations at Mimecast, charts the road to quantum-enabled cybersecurity. Based on the values of quantum mechanics, quantum computers use rapidly emerging technology to effortlessly process complex algorithms. As quantum computers can perform certain types of computations more efficiently than classical computers, they could also pose a significant threat to the current cryptographic cybersecurity systems.

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The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook

Dive into the world of playground safety with this complimentary guide. It offers a detailed exploration of essential practices to ensure the utmost safety for children. Delve into inspection techniques, from assessing equipment conditions to evaluating surfacing materials. Gain insights into maintenance strategies to keep playgrounds in top-notch condition year-round.

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Smart cities grow up

GCN

Rather than technology driving smart city projects, today’s efforts focus on outcomes and ecosystems.

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Vision 2028: How China could impact the global biopharma industry

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

China-originated biopharmas will likely have greater influence on the industry by 2028, but regulatory developments and the quality of partnerships will determine how the industry grows.

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How mining companies reach the operational excellence gold standard

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Creating a culture of operational excellence is allowing the mining industry to reach new heights in sustained improvement in productivity, efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

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Modernize Your Cyber Resilience with Today’s Tape Innovations

FedTech Magazine

One of the newest tools in the fight against ransomware comes from one of the oldest technologies: tape. Having a physical backup of your data, in addition to backups in the cloud or on unconnected servers, can provide an essential level of protection should hackers or malware freeze your information. It’s part of the 3-2-1 rule of backup: keep three copies of your data, use two different forms of media and keep one copy offsite.

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Overcoming Disaster Response Communication Challenges

Government Technology Insider

Severe storms inflict widespread damage on everything in their path. From pinpoint damage done to homes and structures to large-scale disruptions caused by downed powerlines, the aftermath of a storm leaves communities with the monumental task of picking up the pieces. Making the process harder are many disaster response communication challenges, which require significant effort to overcome.

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4 Steps to Fill the Digital Skills Gap at Your Agency

GovLoop

The half-life of tech skills is shrinking. And that means skills gaps are growing at an exponential rate. Buying our way out of a tech skills deficit is no longer sustainable, either fiscally or operationally. Agencies need a sustainable approach to meet the digital skills demand. They need to develop a culture of learning, according to Tony Holmes at Pluralsight, a tech workforce development company.

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.

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Episode 216: Live at AGA PDT with Steve Kunze

FedHeads

U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy CFO Steve Kunze shares with the FedHeads his priorities and challenges driving financial management at an organization with myriad important missions. But we couldn't get him to sing. U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy CFO Steve Kunze shares with the FedHeads his priorities and challenges driving financial management at an organization with myriad important missions.

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Muni Bonds Gear Up to Support City Infrastructure Investments

NLC (National League of Cities)

Construction crews breaking ground will be the most visible signs of progress on implementing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in the coming years, but behind the scenes, municipal bond market professionals and investors are gearing up to support Cities as they begin to invest in essential projects. According to the White House’s Infrastructure Coordinator, more than […] Source.

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The prevalence of contract workers leaves agencies vulnerable to cyberattacks

GCN

Mitigating third-party security risk requires access management be an integral part of any identity security program.

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States Can Start Planning How to Best Spend Upcoming Cybersecurity Grants

State Tech Magazine

In the near future, the Biden Administration will issue guidance for state grants under the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The $1.2 trillion act provides $2 billion in funding for cybersecurity grants, half of which will materialize as a grant program for state governments. The Federal Emergency Management Agency will administer the $1 billion grant program, disbursed to state governments from 2022–2025.

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Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments

Unlock the potential of sustainable facility management! This guide empowers small local governments to lead with climate-resilient infrastructure, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and more. Elevate your community's resilience, reduce costs, and embrace eco-friendly practices. Discover the role of facility maintenance teams in green cleaning, sustainability analyses, and infrastructure upgrades.

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House cyber director: ‘Defense is the new offense’ for cyber

GCN

At DEF CON, National Cyber Director Chris Inglis discussed the nuances of cyber defense.

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Are You Sure Your Digital Library Promotions Are Working? Gain Confidence and Take the Guesswork Out of Marketing in Five Minutes a Day!

Super Library Marketing

Photo of the Old Main Library reading room for the blind, courtesy Cincinnati & Hamilton County Library. The Town Hall Library in North Lake, Wisconsin occupies a quaint white building with black shutters that looks like it might have once been a church. It serves a population of about 10,000 residents and its website says it’s “known for its friendly service and varied collection”.

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Survey: performance, pressure have increased among remote government employees during COVID

GCN

The survey also revealed managers seem to trust employees to perform more in virtual environments.

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Misinformation ‘harms nearly every element of election administration,’ committee report finds

GCN

State election officials said that they “need help at the federal level” to counter the threat.

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.