Plus, effective cybersecurity requires a ‘whole of state approach’ and more...

GovTech Today
GOVTECH TODAY
MAY 5, 2020

Five Takeaways from State CIOs on Pandemic Response
As NASCIO Midyear goes virtual, state technology chiefs from Tennessee, Massachusetts and Washington share their COVID-19 pivots, what weaknesses were exposed and the foundations being laid for a new normal. READ MORE

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Effective Cybersecurity Requires a ‘Whole of State Approach’
At a virtual session of the NASCIO midyear conference, North Carolina Chief Risk Officer Maria Thompson explained why states must help their cities and counties in the fight against hackers. READ MORE

Public Concern Grounds COVID-19 Drone Pilot in Connecticut
Police in Westport, Conn., thought they had found a viable method to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak in the form of a new drone, but public comments inspired the local department to abandon the technology. READ MORE

Data, Analytics Can Boost Trust in Public Safety (Contributed)
While traditional crime has dropped in the western world, complex offenses are increasing. It’s important that public safety agencies explain how and why the mission shift is underway through better transparency. READ MORE

Office Work: Will We Ever Go Back?
As the governments lift stay-at-home emergency orders, organizations are grappling with what it means to reopen offices. What will change? Will telework be the new normal? Let's explore. READ MORE

Law Enforcement Tech Company Omnigo Acquires QueTel
Acquisitions and partnerships seem to be the go-to strategy for major companies to stay competitive in the law-enforcement market, with so many competing to be a one-stop shop with interoperable tools. READ MORE

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Maintain continuity of operations
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Why Online School Attendance Records Matter During Crisis

University App Could Help With COVID-19 Contact Tracing

Privacy Advocates Voice Concern Over Fever-Reading Drones

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

NGA Names 7 States to Participate in Cybersecurity Program

New Data Hints at Parts of Economy Hit Worst by Unemployment

Experts: Smart City Work Should Stay the Course Amid Crisis

INDUSTRY RESOURCES

Paper: Virtual Assistant for Answering COVID-19 Questions

Article: The Future of Cisco Security: Protecting What’s Now and What’s Next

Paper: E-book: Accelerate Cloud Adoption

Paper: Modernizing Citizen Experiences with Cloud Identity

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