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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Florida CIO says ‘validating trust’ is biggest task for improving cybersecurity
State
Election officials renew push for more financial assistance
County & Local
Georgia says new voter registration system will cut down long lines
State
CISA director tells mayors to make cyber a ‘kitchen-table’ issue
City
NASCIO’s federal agenda looks for clarity on new cyber grants
State
Missouri Highway Patrol backpedals on ‘Batman’-themed alert
State
Fewer ransomware attacks against state and local government in 2021, but still a ‘banner year’
County & Local