Lessons From State and Local Experts
Three state and local experts share lessons they’ll carry forward into 2025.
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Better Communications Tops Data To-Do List
Mallory Bateman, Director of Demographic Research with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute talks about how data can inform policy development.
How Identity Drives Security in State & Local Government
In today’s threat environment, where ransomware and other attacks aim to steal and exploit user credentials, a focus on identity “is the first step in securing state and local systems,” said James Imanian, Senior Director, U.S. Federal Technology Office at CyberArk. Yet many state and local IT teams struggle to implement strong identity controls.
Upskilling Your Workforce for GenAI
Frontline workers know how AI tools could improve their daily tasks better than leadership or IT specialists probably do. A grassroots approach encourages innovation from the ground up.
How to Protect Against Identity Threats
Identity-based cybersecurity threats are on the rise. The number of phishing attempts — the most common type of cyberattack — increased 62% from 2023 to 2024, for instance, and identity-related incidents have directly affected 84% of organizations this year. Learn how to protect your agency.
Cybersecurity: A Menu of State Priorities
No state or local entity should assume that it’s too small or innocuous to undergo a cyberattack. Here’s how North Dakota prepares.
AI Is Only Part of the Picture
At the state and local level, adopting AI remains only one of a long list of IT priorities. Read how Burlington, VT is approaching it.