It is true that increased sophistication of certain cyberattacks require equally serious emergency preparedness. But let’s not make it so easy for cyber criminals to take advantage of us by following a few simple guidelines to protect ourselves and the public organizations we work for.
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Meet the Govie Taking On Peanut Allergies
Soheila Maleki has been at the forefront of allergy research her entire career, working with the USDA to develop health solutions and expand our understanding of nut allergies.
Wanted: CIO with Technical Experience
CIOs with strong business backgrounds may be good with peer leadership. Can they effectively lead and inspire a technology organization?
5 Things You Need to Know About Federal News From the Past Month
Changes in federal government keep coming fast. That’s why GovLoop gives you monthly recaps of federal news that may affect agency management and employment.
Read This Before You Write Your Next Briefing Memo
So you’ve been tasked with writing a briefing memo on an issue for “Upstairs” or “The Front Office”. Keep these points in mind and your brief will shine.
It’s Time to Talk About the Business of GIS
If you want to fully utilize the GIS technology you have access to, then you need to embrace the business of GIS. This means expanding your work to include learning about and implementing solid business practices. This means creating a business plan.
Your Influence Is Your Greatest Asset
For me, leading through influence is not picking a new direction and persuading people to get on board. What I’m talking about is different. It’s the ability to be sell your idea in a crowded field of ideas and then get people to help you implement it.
Serverless: Why Cloud Computing Was Born
IT managers are familiarizing themselves with going “serverless”. There is, in fact a server, but it is in the cloud and managed by a company that specializes in customized infrastructures.
How to Never Stop Learning
Your learning should never stop, especially when it comes to your field. Even if your next promotion isn’t tied to you taking a class, it never hurts to refresh your skills.
Combating the ‘My-Boss-Is-a-Jerk’ Blues
It’s still possible to find fulfillment at work when your supervisor is a moron. Two common mantras in our culture today are: “I hate my job” and “my boss is a jerk.” While both statements may be true, hating your job because your boss is a jerk isn’t going to lead anywhere good. According toRead… Read more »