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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GAO: Feds helpful on ransomware, could be more communicative
County & Local
Idaho governor names new administrator for IT agency
State
L.A. school hackers post data after district refuses payment
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Former Google chairman launches fund for safety-net innovation
Digital Services
New Mexico creates cyber planning committee as grant push begins
Cybersecurity
New Illinois office boosts contracts for women- and minority-owned IT vendors
State
Newsom signs legislation creating California “data heaven” for abortion
State