Benjamin Freed was the managing editor of StateScoop and EdScoop, covering cybersecurity issues affecting state and local governments across the country. He wrote extensively about ransomware, election security and the federal government’s role in assisting states and cities with information security.
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Researchers see conspiracy theories forming around National Guard’s election work
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Washington state hires Los Angeles Times CISO as new cyber chief
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How do IT officials get elected leaders to focus on cyber? Don’t talk about technology.
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Maryland to train 100 state workers in cybersecurity
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