Louisiana IT agency audited for poor communication, accountability

The USC Election Cybersecurity Initiative plans to hold one-day cybersecurity workshops for election officials and campaign workers in all 50 states before Election Day.

Kristin McClure, who most recently worked at the professional services firm Capgemini, will now manage the state's data assets and infrastructure.

Pahlka, who previously announced the organization's search for a new executive director, will remain a consultant and member of its board of directors.

NASCIO is still looking for regulatory reform, along with the passage of two cybersecurity aid bills.

Jeffrey Wann, a former IT executive in the insurance industry, will take over for Mike Cheles, who retired at the end of 2019.

The bill would direct the Department of Homeland Security to give each state an official dedicated to coordinating relationships between the federal government, states and localities.

A state task force that published a report this week says the state's policy work could also be used by other states navigating the emerging ethical minefield that is artificial intelligence.

An internal analysis of the FCC's new $20.4 billion rural broadband initiative breaks down how many homes and businesses in each state can expect to be connected to high-speed internet.

The bureau is modifying its policy of only informing local election officials and vendors about breaches, a change secretaries of state have asked for.

Absent federal regulations on government's use of facial recognition, more states and localities are coming up with their own rules and prohibitions.