Plus, Anonymous claims responsibility for cyberattack against Minneapolis PD and more...

GovTech Today
GOVTECH CIO
JUNE 8, 2020

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Enabling a New Way to Work
Working remotely requires a shift in focus. The network of tomorrow allows governments to easily incorporate these functions via virtualization and managed services.
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TOP STORIES

California University Researching COVID-19 Suffers Cyberattack
A hacking group, which has successfully attacked at least three universities recently, threatened to publish sensitive research information to the dark web if monetary demands are not met. READ MORE

Expanding Internet Access Improves Health Outcomes
‘Double-burdened counties’ have both poor health outcomes and low broadband penetration, making connectivity a priority. High-speed Internet creates access to telehealth services for preventive and critical care. READ MORE

Anonymous Claims Responsibility for Minneapolis PD Cyberattack
The well-known hacktivist group said it would punish authorities in Minneapolis and Minnesota for the May 25 death of George Floyd at the hands of police. Floyd's death has sparked protests globally. READ MORE

Predator Drone over Minneapolis Stokes Surveillance Fears
A large drone flew over Minneapolis last week during protests about the death of George Floyd. The drone belongs to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, but it's unknown who requested the aircraft. READ MORE

COVID-19 Shows Urgency of Next Gen Workforce (Contributed)
Meeting the changing needs of citizens through continued disruption will mean states and localities must embrace modern technology and adapting civil service rules to accommodate remote and digital talent. READ MORE

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Communicating with Constituents
The network of tomorrow provides flexible, software-based network services that allow agencies to accommodate citizen and workforce demands within days — if not hours.
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MORE HEADLINES

As California Reopens, State Workers Urged Toward Telework

Kansas AG Calls for Contact Tracing Limits, Privacy Protections

Reopening Government Offices After COVID-19 (Contributed)

Georgia Bolsters Election Security with New Voting System

Surveillance Concerns Emerge in Midst of Nationwide Protests

Two Data Breaches Hit Kentucky Employees’ Health Plan

Michigan State Says It Will Not Pay Hacker’s Ransom

San Francisco Pension Data Breach May Have Exposed Bank Info

Feds Warn of Text Scams Related to Contact Tracing

Cyberattack Afflicts Minnesota State Senate Computers

Federal Lawmakers Work on Rural Broadband Expansion

Officials: Minnesota State Computers Withstand Cyberattacks

EDITOR'S CHOICE

Cyberattack Disrupts Texas Department of Transportation

Tech Versus Staffing: What Ultimately Drives States' UI Woes?

Arkansas Shuts Down Unemployment Website After Data Exposure

INDUSTRY RESOURCES

Paper: Improving Application Access for All

Paper: New Broadband Service Prompts Fort Collins Cloud Migration

Paper: How to Find the Right Path to Cloud: A Roadmap

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