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One year later, Capitol attack reverberates through society, drives civic discourse

The memory of watching an unruly mob of thousands swarm through broken-down barriers, assaulting police officers and breaking into the U.S. Capitol building can’t easily be shaken. One year ago, for the first time in modern history, America’s political seat was assaulted from within.  While the rioters’ attempt at disrupting the joint session of Congress assembled to count electoral […]

A three-step plan for a citizen-first cybersecurity strategy in cities and counties

Cyberattacks against states and municipalities have increased significantly in the last year, with school districts, city halls and police departments among the most vulnerable. Ransomware attacks in particular are on the rise. In 2020, more than 2,000 public sector organizations—including municipalities—were targeted in these attacks. These incidents highlight how local governments can become an easy […]

Public procurement leaders face new demands, but automation and cooperative agreements can help ease workloads

Government procurement departments are dealing with numerous demands, says Tom Hunley, product marketing manager at Jobvite. His firm provides governments and other organizations with the tools to attract, engage, hire and retain the talent that drives success by offering talent acquisition software, agile solution, and services to automate processes and help recruiters hire the best […]

L.A. County launches app to protect commuters surfing public Wi-Fi from cybercriminals

Before the internet, pickpockets deftly swiped wallets—stealing money and identities—via slight-of-hand and distraction. These days, it’s a little more discreet. Cybercriminals do the same by remotely positioning themselves between unsuspecting commuters browsing social media sites and public Wi-Fi networks. But just as criminal methods have digitized in the 21st century, so also have defense mechanisms. […]

American City & County survey highlights local spending priorities, challenges of infrastructure bill

Across cultures and nations, the new year traditionally signifies an opportunity for self-reflection, and brings with it a chance to change and evolve. Gym memberships surge as resolutions are set and new courses are charted. But with familiar stay-at-home-advisories emerging once again, as the omicron variant surges, it’s difficult to get excited about 2022.   More […]
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