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Cybersecurity Awareness Month Puts Basic Defenses on Display (opens the original)
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Federal cybersecurity officials are using Cybersecurity Awareness Month to emphasize basic security practices, incident response planning and preparation for outages as threats become more sophisticated.The National Cybersecurity Alliance kicked off the annual campaign today in partnership with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The month starts with a yearly webinar, and Thursday’s event opened with recorded remarks from CISA Acting Director Nick Andersen.Andersen said
Centering IT Work on Problem Solving, User Experience (opens the original)
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Maryland officials are six months into a new approach for implementing major technology projects, and they say agencies are already beginning to shift their focus from implementation alone toward user outcomes and metrics that demonstrate success.In March, the Maryland Department of Information Technology rolled out Launchpad, a guidance and review process, as part of its oversight of major information technology development projects. These projects have significant impact, cost, visibility or o
Expert Urges Water Utilities to Focus on Cybersecurity Basics (opens the original)
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A growing underground economy is making it easier for cyber criminals to buy and sell access to industrial systems, including those used in critical infrastructure such as water, according to new research from TrendAI.Mapping the Criminal Economy Targeting Critical Infrastructure, released this month, takes a deep dive into the ways that access brokers, ransomware operators, data sellers and hacktivists use forums, marketplaces and messaging channels. They do so to sell access, share information
Civic Match Opens Government Job Platform to More Applicants (opens the original)
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Work for America (WFA) has opened its Civic Match job-matching platform to all job seekers interested in public service, expanding it beyond its original focus on helping federal workers.Since its launch in late 2024, about 14,000 people have used the platform, with more than 500 landing state or local government roles. WFA this week opened its services to anyone interested in public service work, rather than limiting the applicant pool to federal workers.WFA first set out with Maryland, New Yor
Why Are Government Applications Sometimes Left Unfinished? (opens the original)
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With Social Security numbers as one of the highest value targets for identity thieves, it’s no wonder people pause when asked to provide one on a government form or benefits application.This was one point made in a wide-ranging discussion during Wednesday’s FormFest 2026, where researchers from Code for America spoke about the types of form design that can make people hesitate to fill them out. The session, “Designing for Trust When Forms Ask Sensitive Questions,” looked at issues like asking fo
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