In the span of just a few years, ransomware has become the biggest cybersecurity threat to state and local governments. Ransomware attacks on organizations of all kinds have increased threefold since 2020, according to a February 2022 report by Forrester Research. Attackers target the organizations they know will be more enticed to pay ransoms, the report said. Increasingly, that means state and local agencies. That’s why we’re par...

As state and local governments fend off increasing – and increasingly sophisticated – ransomware attacks and other cyber threats, they have accumulated numerous tools and solutions to help protect data and keep networks secure. But coordinating information across those solutions can be extremely difficult. Gaining visibility into these disparate systems – even, in some cases, solutions from the same vendor – poses a cha...

Cutting-edge technology only matters if it gets used. As organizations embrace artificial intelligence and other emerging innovations, it’s important to make sure employees understand the value of AI and data analytics capabilities — and how to put them into practice. Think of this as a user’s guide for emerging tech. In recent months, we’ve partnered with Microsoft for a series of conversations on how to get your organ...

Less than four years ago – in May 2018 – the European Union’s landmark General Data Protection Regulation (GDRP) took effect, cementing data privacy and online activity as a foundational aspect of cybersecurity and public safety. Since then, California, Virginia and Colorado have followed with their own data privacy legislation. Other states – and possibly the federal government – will undoubtedly follow. These ne...

Join us for a real-world conversation on how government finance is evolving — and how leading local government jurisdictions are responding to these changes. On May 11, Governing, Workday and Accenture will host a panel of public sector finance leaders to talk about how their organizations are meeting new demands today, how they’re preparing for the future and what role technology plays in supporting these efforts. Our distinguishe...

Government Technology's passion is promoting best practices and spurring innovation in the public sector – more important than ever in challenging times like these. Please join us for a powerful series of sessions that provide inspiration, participation, education, and thought-provocation!

State and local governments have big needs around technology modernization to strengthen security, improve resilience and support new workforce models. But many agencies lack in-house staff resources to tackle major modernization projects, according to results from a new national survey conducted by the Center for Digital Government (CDG). As a result, more jurisdictions are considering as-a-service solutions to drive digital transformation. J...

A recent survey of public sector IT leaders revealed that government organizations are spending millions of dollars each year to physically destroy solid-state drives (SSDs) in the name of data security. With global electronic waste (e-waste) becoming a critical concern, it’s time to look at disposal options that fiercely protect data while lessening environmental impact. Join us as government IT decision makers and industry tech leaders...

Local government leaders increasingly see streamlined licensing and regulatory processes as key to driving economic growth. As a result, more jurisdictions are adopting digital platforms that can simplify complex licensing processes, speed up inspections and approvals, and provide a better experience to users when they conduct these interactions. On May 5, Government Technology will host a live webcast to unpack the latest trends in regulatory...

Your residents expect speed and convenience from their government, but they also demand communication that is easily accessible and frustration free. Join Government Technology for a 60-minute webinar on May 4 at 11 a.m. Pacific/2 p.m. Eastern. We’ll be joined by Rob Lloyd, Deputy City Manager/Chief Information Officer of the city of San José, California to hear how cloud-forward jurisdictions are transforming how they engage with...