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Jule Pattison-Gordon

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How should governments regulate controversial emerging tech? Inside states & cities’ debates over police facial recognition technology: govtech.com/products/about-f… #facialrecognition #EmergingTech #PoliceTech
About Face: How Should Government Regulate Emerging Tech?

About Face: How Should Government Regulate Emerging Tech?

The rollout of facial recognition technology in cities and states nationwide — as well as some overturned bans — could offer lessons on how to regulate other technologies that haven’t yet reached...

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Does your city need a stance on generative AI? For Seattle and Boston, the time was ripe for interim guidance to let staff explore with caution. @SeattleITDept's @jimloter and @DoITBoston’s @SantiOnCities explain: govtech.com/artificial-intel… #ChatGPT #GenerativeAI
Boston, Seattle Issue Interim Generative AI Guidance

Boston, Seattle Issue Interim Generative AI Guidance

Does your local government need a stance on generative AI? Boston encourages staff’s “responsible experimentation,” Seattle’s interim policy outlines cautions, and King County begins considering what...

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Several data and privacy experts say they’re concerned about the potential applications and sharing of sexual orientation and gender identity data scoopmedia.co/3yRX5Ai
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With states facing cyber workforce struggles, some look to volunteer cyber teams to provide supports statewide. Oklahoma and Wisconsin explain their approaches: govtech.com/security/volunte…

Volunteers to the Ready: Wisconsin, Oklahoma Talk Civilian Cyber Teams

More states consider rallying volunteer cyber teams that can provide services like incident response and vulnerability assessments throughout the state. These models differ from state to state,...

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States long awaited the $1B State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program – but now that it’s here, a few are debating whether they want to accept the money, writes @govcso Their concerns? Paperwork, federal monitoring and "other legal language" govtech.com/blogs/lohrmann-o…
Three Cybersecurity Surprises from State Security Chiefs

Three Cybersecurity Surprises from State Security Chiefs

What were the top cybersecurity themes, including several unexpected narratives, that emerged from the 2022 NASCIO Annual Conference held in Louisville, Ky., this past week?  

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“An educated citizenry is the best defense against misinformation” says @ScottBatesCT about protecting voters from falsehoods govtech.com/security/protect… #election2022 #misinformation
Protecting the Vote: Inside the War on Misinformation

Protecting the Vote: Inside the War on Misinformation

With the 2022 midterms looming, elections officials around the country are working to keep false claims out of the headlines, push for free and fair elections, and foster constituent trust in the...

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Not just the (traditional) CISO - @katya_maruri shines light on how states are developing new cyber-related positions and evolving the CISO’s role to meet changing cybersecurity threats govtech.com/security/cyber-r… @govtechnews #cybersecurity #CISO
Cyber Roles Evolve to Meet the Growing Threat Imperative

Cyber Roles Evolve to Meet the Growing Threat Imperative

As cybersecurity threats change over time, so do the jobs of those tasked with fighting them. In many states, the CISO is now working outside the IT agency to protect the wider enterprise.

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When governments fall to cyber attacks, how much does the public have a right to know, and what – and when - is safe to disclose? @AdamStoneWriter explains govtech.com/security/youve-b… @govtechnews #cybersecurity #breach
You’ve Been Breached. How Much Should You Disclose?

You’ve Been Breached. How Much Should You Disclose?

When state and local government suffers a cyber attack, officials are faced with a dilemma: How much is the public entitled to know? How much can you reveal while keeping systems secure?

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Every question you have about judicial tech answered. Check out this piece by @JPattisonGordon: govtech.com/public-safety/ho…
How Do — and Should — Judges Stay Up to Date on Technology?

How Do — and Should — Judges Stay Up to Date on Technology?

Today’s judges must manage hybrid hearings and digital case management systems, consider digital evidence, understand cyber risks and avoid social media ethical breaches. How do states keep them...

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Govt agencies can make their websites more accessible to residents by using “concise sentences, avoiding technical jargon and acronyms, and expecting users to scan the content” explains @julia_edinger #usability #govtech govtech.com/gov-experience/k…
Keep It Simple: Plain Language and the User Experience

Keep It Simple: Plain Language and the User Experience

In designing digital products for constituents — like websites and mobile apps — government agencies should consider implementing plain language to increase accessibility and improve the overall user...

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“Cyber has been playing into our bond rating – so, our ability as a city, as a municipality, to borrow money for capital investment,” said Boston CISO, @CityCISO co-chair Greg McCarthy at the #RSAC govtech.com/security/how-to-…
How to Talk About Ransomware So Leadership Will Listen

How to Talk About Ransomware So Leadership Will Listen

Everyone from the press office to city treasurer has a role to play in cyber incident response, and getting elected officials engaged early is essential, say Coalition of City CISOs co-chairs.

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A panel at the upcoming RSA Conference will dive into several states’ efforts to entice businesses to implement certain cybersecurity strategies in exchange for some protection should they be sued over data breaches. https://xitter.cf/t.co/R4PRF62za0
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What are the technologies helping local govt detect and respond to natural disasters – and what’s next? @sanantonioriver @USGS_ShakeAlert @GilpinSheriff Emergency Management and @NorfolkVA talk floods, fires and earthquakes govtech.com/products/outsmar…
Outsmarting Disaster: AI Predicts Earthquakes, Fires, Floods

Outsmarting Disaster: AI Predicts Earthquakes, Fires, Floods

As natural disasters grow more severe across the country, local governments are increasingly using predictive analytics to understand where and when an emergency will impact their communities.

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“If I have a conversation with nine out of 10 counties, they're going to tell me we are having difficulty either getting cyber insurance or renewing it,” says @NACo CIO Rita Reynolds govtech.com/computing/facing…
Facing Cyber Insurance Woes, Local Governments Find Other Options

Facing Cyber Insurance Woes, Local Governments Find Other Options

As insurance costs and requirements rise, some municipalities are looking to self-insurance and service providers’ cyber incident warranties to help in cases of ransomware and other incidents.

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Former Boston Innovation and Technology Department chief of staff Alex Lawrence returns to city government — and to the department — as interim CIO on the heels of David Elges’ departure #GovTech govtech.com/workforce/boston…
Boston Mayor Appoints Former IT Chief of Staff as Interim CIO

Boston Mayor Appoints Former IT Chief of Staff as Interim CIO

Former Boston Innovation and Technology Department chief of staff Alex Lawrence returns to city government — and to the department — as interim CIO on the heels of David Elges’ departure.

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govtech.com/security/massach… Massachusetts Municipal Cybersecurity Summit highlighted resources, tips for localities' fights against ransomware
Massachusetts Cyber Summit Homes in on Local Ransomware Fight

Massachusetts Cyber Summit Homes in on Local Ransomware Fight

Public- and private-sector speakers during the Massachusetts Municipal Cybersecurity Summit highlighted local agencies’ particular vulnerability to ransomware as well as key strategies and resources...

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“A dollar spent to prevent crime will be more effective than a dollar spent to recover from it,” says Megan Stifel, as Congress asks what it takes to fund the growing fight against #ransomware : govtech.com/security/testimo…
Testimony Highlights Funding Gaps in the War on Ransomware

Testimony Highlights Funding Gaps in the War on Ransomware

Ransomware is now a national security threat, and states and municipalities require more resources to fight back effectively. A recent Congressional hearing looks to identify their financial and...

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Idaho's Keith Tresh on why CISOs must be "better sales people" govtech.com/security/idahos-…
Idaho’s Keith Tresh on Why CISOs Must Be 'Better Sales People'

Idaho’s Keith Tresh on Why CISOs Must Be 'Better Sales People'

Cybersecurity awareness can't happen without clear messaging. Keith Tresh, CISO of Idaho, explores why a strong cyber defense strategy depends on CISOs learning to speak other agencies’ languages.

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To fight social media disinformation, look to the algorithms say @mit_ide summit panelists #SMSMIT govtech.com/security/to-figh…
To Fight Social Media Disinformation, Look to the Algorithms

To Fight Social Media Disinformation, Look to the Algorithms

The nation is debating Section 230 reform, but fighting social media disinformation may be less about what users can say than about how platforms can amplify and recommend it, said MIT panelists.

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Artificial intelligence-powered hiring processes may be overdue for a government intervention govtech.com/products/Is-It-T…
Is It Time to Pull Back the Curtain on AI in Hiring?

Is It Time to Pull Back the Curtain on AI in Hiring?

AI-powered software is helping match jobseekers to positions and evaluate candidates, but the proprietary nature of these algorithms makes it challenging to assess whether they’re treating all...

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