The future state of accessing government benefits and services should be inclusive, frictionless and without fraud. As agencies continue efforts to reduce improper payments while enhancing overall program integrity, it is important to understand what features to seek in a high-performance program. Join Government Technology on June 7 as we sit down with Jordan Burris, former chief of staff in the White House Office of the Federal CIO, and Lind...

From townships to major metropolitan areas, local and state governments are prioritizing protecting data in the cloud.Working in the cloud enables agencies of any size to accomplish large tasks needed to better serve the public. But doing so requires a specialized approach to securing critical information. Meeting compliance requirements is also top-of-mind, especially in an ever-changing environment.With the right partnerships, checking the r...

Critical government services — water, power, transportation and more — are major targets for disruptive cyberattacks. Guarding against these increasingly sophisticated threats is difficult for any agency — but it’s especially tough for smaller municipal utilities and special districts with limited budgets and staff. Is there a path toward stronger cybersecurity that’s both effective and cost-effective? Join Govern...

The State of Michigan offers a free mobile app, called Michigan Secure, to help protect its residents’ mobile devices and digital lives. Michigan Secure, which was built by Zimperium, is a free mobile app that alerts users if their mobile device or tablet encounters threats, such as a potentially risky Wi-Fi network or a phishing text, and offers recommendations on how to address the risk. Michigan Secure, the first-ever mobile security...

In the span of just a few years, ransomware has become the biggest cybersecurity threat to state and local governments. Ransomware attacks on organizations of all kinds have increased threefold since 2020, according to a February 2022 report by Forrester Research. Attackers target the organizations they know will be more enticed to pay ransoms, the report said. Increasingly, that means state and local agencies. That’s why we’re par...

State and local governments have big needs around technology modernization to strengthen security, improve resilience and support new workforce models. But many agencies lack in-house staff resources to tackle major modernization projects, according to results from a new national survey conducted by the Center for Digital Government (CDG). As a result, more jurisdictions are considering as-a-service solutions to drive digital transformation. J...

A recent survey of public sector IT leaders revealed that government organizations are spending millions of dollars each year to physically destroy solid-state drives (SSDs) in the name of data security. With global electronic waste (e-waste) becoming a critical concern, it’s time to look at disposal options that fiercely protect data while lessening environmental impact. Join us as government IT decision makers and industry tech leaders...

As governments modernize their operations, increasing transparency and accountability should be their North Star. Data privacy and protection have become cornerstones of public trust. Few people know this better than Nadean Shavor, CIO of the California Franchise Tax Board, where she formerly served as chief information security officer (CISO). Responsible for collecting billions of dollars a year in personal income taxes from California resid...

Even though many agencies are planning a return to office in 2022, it doesn’t mean a return to normal. State and local government leaders know a new work-from-anywhere culture is critical to success for the future, but they have questions about how best to support this shift. On Jan. 24th at 11am PT/2pm ET, speakers from the L.A. County Public Defender’s Office and Box will be joining Government Technology to answer questions like:...

5G is bringing revolutionary capabilities to wireless networks, which in turn is transforming the ways in which federal agencies can leverage Wireless WAN. 5G offers unprecedented speed, lower latency, and greater flexibility — making it ideal for ensuring network failover at office sites, connecting remote and temporary "pop-up" facilities, supporting smart city and autonomous vehicle initiatives, and more. Join Government Technology on...