A May 2019 attempt to pressure city leaders was unsuccessful, but it was a preview a change in ransomware tactics, according to new research from CrowdStrike.

Julia Fischer, Maryland’s geographic information officer, said many agencies didn't know how powerful GIS could be when the state began building its informational portal in March.

Whether or not to pay is a standing question facing ransomware victims, but the National Guard's Corye Douglas says the scenario can be avoided altogether with smart policy.

Speakers during a webinar said that while offline backups are as essential as ever, governments should use technology that makes restoration quicker.

The state's 1,400 contact tracers will use a combination of cloud platforms, text alerts and old-fashioned phone calls to track the spread of COVID-19.

The legislation would greatly expand the definition of what constitutes a cybercrime and allow prosecution of unsuccessful hacking attempts.

More than 180 mayors, county commissioners and state legislators, in a group called the NewDEAL, are sharing ideas and policies in a new database.

A new report looks at reasons why public officials should evaluate their future network demands before rolling out Next-Gen 911 upgrades.

A new report by the consulting firm Deloitte finds that state and local governments continue to lack the resources and workforces to defend against ransomware.

An IBM Security survey found 73 percent of state and local government workers are concerned about ransomware, but many say their budgets and training remain inadequate.