Plus, the argument for a secretary of cybersecurity and more...

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DECEMBER 20, 2019

Pensacola Hires Deloitte to Investigate Extent of Cyberattack
Officials in the Florida struck by ransomware earlier this month say the professional services firm will help them determine whether any data was compromised during the attack and, if so, what data. READ MORE

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FedRAMP guidance helps cloud service providers qualify
The Federal Risk Assessment and Management Program (FedRAMP) took an important step earlier this year in helping providers of Cloud Service Offerings (CSOs) achieve authorization and enabling government agencies to assess vendors’ progress along that path.
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Chicago IT Audit Claims Inconsistent Oversight That's Costly to City
City auditors reviewed Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) projects in 2016 and 2017 costing at least $250,000. The audit, published Thursday, stated that DoIT processes may have raised costs and delayed projects. READ MORE  

What’s New in Civic Tech: NY Proposes Net Neutrality Guards
Plus, Los Angeles County unveils an interactive map aimed at addressing homelessness; Next Century Cities shares a toolkit to help communities support the 2020 Census; Detroit looks to expand its data team; and more! READ MORE

It’s Time to Act: Establish a Secretary of Cybersecurity (Contributed)
All levels of government, as well as the private sector, face growing dangers from cyberthreats. That’s why there needs to be a centralized approach to cyberpolicies before a crisis occurs. READ MORE

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Putting data to work to build great teams
Job fit by itself isn’t a reliable guide for hiring and management decisions in this more collaborative world of work. Our ability to get along with colleagues and bosses can be as instrumental to our success in the workplace as our experience and skills.
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MORE HEADLINES

California Leads in Privacy Law, but the Battle Isn’t Over (Opinion)

Leasing License Offers Tesla a Way Around Connecticut Law

New York High Schools Add Esports Teams to Boost STEM

Fiber Network Provider Makes Plans to Bring Internet to Iowa

Security Breach Affects Utility Customers in Marietta, Ga.

Kansas County Makes Improvements to Bolster IT Security

Roughly 25 Percent of Fresno County, Calif., Lacks Internet

South Bend, Ind., Approves Changes to Body Cam Policy

Aberdeen, S.D., City Council Debates Legality of Drone Usage

EDITOR'S CHOICE

Report Uncovers Cause of 2018 Self-Driving Uber Fatality

California Auditor Cites ‘Urgent Concerns’ About FI$Cal

Former Deputy Moves Up to Full CIO in Clark County, Nev.

 

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