| TOP STORIES Tech Versus Staffing: What Ultimately Drives States' UI Woes?
Because some unemployment insurance cases require human intervention, even states with updated technology can barely keep up with the surge of unemployment insurance claims caused by COVID-19. READ MORE North Dakota CIO Talks Cyberdefenses in the COVID-19 Era
The novel coronavirus forced state governments across the U.S. to change their operations at a moment’s notice. For CIO Shawn Riley, the shifting landscape brought logistical challenges and increased attention from hackers. READ MORE Arkansas Shuts Down Unemployment Website After Data Exposure
An unemployment benefits website run by the Arkansas state government suffered a large data breach that left the personal information of thousands of applicants exposed, state officials confirmed. READ MORE Cyberattack Disrupts Texas Department of Transportation
The attack is the second of its kind to target a state agency in less than a week. On May 8, the state’s court system was targeted by a ransomware attack, which seized control of a portion of the statewide network. READ MORE Utah Think Tank Pushes for New Layer of Surveillance Oversight
A proposal from a Utah think-tank suggests that the state create a first-of-its-kind privacy oversight committee and public officer to evaluate the ways the government uses surveillance technology. READ MORE | 
