Infographic: How state and local governments manage IT
State and local governments were expected to spend over $71 billion on IT in 2016, and many reported sharing similar challenges, priorities and viewpoints.
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Small budget, strong security: Why Zero Trust is key to protecting critical infrastructure
Earlier this year, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a joint advisory, warning government agencies of potential disruptions to U.S. critical infrastructure by cyber actors. Since then, reports have surfaced highlighting state and local governments as increasing targets for these attacks, particularly from […]
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Ransomware presents a growing threat to vulnerable local governments
In the past, cities and counties were not a prime target for ransomware attacks, says Rahul Mahna, a partner who leads the Outsourced IT Services team at Eisner Advisory Group LLC. The company is a licensed independent CPA firm providing tax and business consulting services to their clients, which includes governments. Mahna has more than […]
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2024 elections meet social media – How local governments can stay ahead
Social media is a critical aspect of the 2024 election in different ways from years prior. This is due to younger generation voters engaging on platforms like X, Instagram and TikTok, and with half of all U.S. adults saying they at least sometimes get news via social media, according to a 2023 Pew Research Center […]
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A trusted technology partner can help cities and counties achieve their digital vision
If a local government wants to re-do its IT setup, its leaders should collaborate with knowledgeable teammates, says Matt Sprague, industry strategy director, local government at Trimble, a U.S.-based software and hardware firm that provides services and a variety of technologies. “If a city or county is starting from scratch on their vision or plan […]
