New Bedford, Mass., initially tried negotiating with the hackers behind the Ryuk virus, but ended up fixing its systems itself after a counteroffer was rejected.

With support from the National Governors Association and Strada Education Network, states will use consumer data to design education and training programs.

The National Governors Association will work with state officials to protect critical infrastructure, help local governments and implement overall strategies.

Recent bans of the surveillance technology are popping up around the country, but the consensus is that facial recognition will stick around.

California is among the states considering a statewide ban, while some software makers and state leaders call for federal regulation.

The number of municipally run networks has risen, but state lawmakers are also throwing up more roadblocks, according to a new report from BroadbandNow.

Systems modernization, cybersecurity and telecommunications infrastructure are all included in a new piece of legislation introduced by the governor.

On this episode of StateScoop's Priorities podcast, CDOs from Georgia and Massachusetts show why agencies should undergo constant self-assessment.

How the Massachusetts Supreme Court rules on these cases is expected to set precedents for how law enforcement is permitted to use location data going forward nationwide.