Government: Federal, State and Local

US Government Ranks #16 out of 18 Industries in Cybersecurity

August 24, 2017

SecurityScorecard’s annual U.S. State and Federal Government Cybersecurity Report paints a very grim picture of the government’s cyber health status.

Stamford, CT Will Fine for Texting and Walking

August 21, 2017

Stamford, Connecticut, may become the second U.S. city to fine people for texting and walking.

President Trump Elevates U.S. Cyber Command

August 18, 2017

The elevation will also separate Cyber Command and the NSA, so the two could work independently of each other.

U.S. Geological Survey to Expand Earthquake Early Alert System

August 18, 2017

The U.S. Geological Survey has awarded $4.9 million to six universities and nonprofits governed by universities to support the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system.

The 2017 Safest Cities in America

August 14, 2017

Niche, a company that researches and collects reviews on cities, recently ranked the safest cities in the US.

Senate Confirms Pekoske to Head TSA

August 4, 2017

The Senate has confirmed David Pekoske to be the new TSA administrator.

Money and Terror: How the Financial Sector is Hitting Back Against International Crime

In the wake of 9/11, the U.S. Treasury was given the green light to go after rogue banks and terrorism profiteers. Now, how can private sector businesses join the fight?

Diane Ritchey

August 1, 2017

Now, how can private sector businesses join the fight?

Senators Introduce Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017

August 1, 2017

A bipartisan group of senators have unveiled legislation to bring more security to the Internet of Things.

Report Calls for Resilience of the US Electricity System

July 23, 2017

A national study on electric grid security called on the United States to do more to protect its grid against high-impact attacks.

Terrorist Attacks Down Worldwide

July 22, 2017

Terrorist attacks and deaths were on the decline worldwide for the second year in a row in 2016, according to The Country Reports on Terrorism report from the US Department of State.