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A new CIS/MS-ISAC report sheds light on #TribalSector #cyberthreats and concerns. What is keeping tribal cybersecurity leaders up at night? Link to the full report in our summary. https://bit.ly/4h7PGlr Center for Internet Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency #TribalOrganizations #TribalNet #Cybersecurity #CyberRisk #Ransomware #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #CyberCrime #SocialEngineering #InformationSecurity #DataBreach #CyberMaturity #ThinkEXTEND

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PRESS RELEASE Biden-Harris Administration Recommends for Award More Than $276 Million to Expand Internet Use on Tribal Lands WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has recommended for award more than $276 million to 44 Tribal entities to expand high-speed Internet access and adoption. The funding from the nearly $3 billion Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program is part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Internet for All Initiative. These grants are from the second round of funding, which made nearly $1 billion available for the deployment of Internet infrastructure on Tribal Lands, affordability programs, telehealth and distance learning initiatives. Awards will be issued following budget review and processing. "Access to affordable, reliable Internet is not a luxury – it's a necessity," said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. "That's why this historic investment to connect Tribal communities is so important. These awards will ensure that residents of Tribal lands have the Internet connections they need to take advantage of digital opportunities for work, education, health care, and other essential services. To read the full press release, please click here: https://lnkd.in/gQmtGbct

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Across 17 states, in rural and urban areas, 15,000 government and tribal employees depend on Cayuse for IT user support services. Cayuse manages the complex IT infrastructure for this large workforce while also providing support for hardware installation and configuration, devices and networks. Tier II Desktop Technicians manage of a wide variety of operating systems, including specialized software such as GIS, AutoCAD, and software unique to the client. Systems supported are on premise at various sites as well as externally hosted by other Federal agencies or subcomponent organizations, commercial colocation hosting providers, or by cloud service providers. #ITSupport #DesktopTechnicians #GovernmentIT #TechInfrastructure #TribalIT #HardwareSupport #NetworkManagement #GISSoftware #AutoCADSupport #CloudServices

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The establishment of a dedicated agency to secure a more resilient and secure #K12 digital infrastructure reflects the sector’s outsized cybersecurity risk. The group will coordinate strategies, activities, policy, and communications across federal, state, and local governments to protect the #EducationSector, Sophia Fox-Sowell reports in StateScoop. As schools across the country strive to mitigate cyberattacks, leaders can tap #cybersecurity partners for threat intelligence, defense strategies, and advanced protection. https://bit.ly/3Qp4oIK

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Securing state government contracts through RFPs demands more than just fulfilling basic requirements. Here are eight common mistakes that can hinder success in winning these contracts: https://lnkd.in/egPNMtJw #RFP #RFPs #Proposals

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In an interview with Federal News Network, Nicolle Rosecrans ITIL, Chief Information Security Officer of Arapahoe County, Colorado, shared her journey of implementing the county's first information security policy earlier this year and discussed the importance of harmonizing cybersecurity frameworks. Nikki reflected on the value of collaborative efforts like StateRAMP’s CJIS Task Force, stating: "By mapping StateRAMP controls to CJIS requirements, we're helping local and state governments not just understand the guidelines but also implement them effectively. It’s about creating a roadmap that simplifies the process and supports smaller jurisdictions." Watch the full interview here: https://hubs.li/Q02_jv9N0 #Cybersecurity #StateandLocalGovernment #CJIS

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📹🔍 "It never blinks, it never closes its eyes," Superintendent Wayne Porter of Tempe Preparatory said. "It's always constantly vigilant." Wayne is part of just one of the Arizona schools to enhance their security with IvedaAI. 🌐 With real-time threat detection, facial recognition, and immediate alerts on dangers like weapons entering the school lot or campus, we're making schools safer. 🏫 Want IvedaAI at your school? Reach out at: [email protected] 📧 Keep following Iveda to learn more about how we're leveraging technology to create a safer world. NASDAQ: $IVDA #schoolsafety #ivedaai #ai #innovation #technology #tempeaz #az #azschools #schooladmins

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📘 New Resource Alert! 📘 Introducing the Essential Interoperability Toolkit for Next Generation 911—a must-read for anyone in public safety! 🚓🚑 In this Ebook, you’ll dive into key technologies, real-world case studies, and actionable insights that can help streamline communication and enhance situational awareness. Don't wait—download the Ebook today and discover how interoperability can transform emergency response! 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q02ZzLNt0 #PublicSafety #NG911 #EmergencyResponse #Interoperability #TechForGood #EveryMomentMatters #missionmatters #telecommunicator #publicsafety #govtech #ng911

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ICYMI: Technologically and strategically mature municipalities understand that #data must be considered a key corporate asset in providing valuable #BusinessInsights. Explore how municipalities can tell compelling stories using graphs, charts, and maps. #DataVisualization #LocalGov https://lnkd.in/gGQ9bphq

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ICYMI: Technologically and strategically mature municipalities understand that #data must be considered a key corporate asset in providing valuable #BusinessInsights. Explore how municipalities can tell compelling stories using graphs, charts, and maps. #DataVisualization #LocalGov https://lnkd.in/gGQ9bphq

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ITS promotes collaboration by fostering relationships with state agencies, federal government partners, private sector resources, and other state governments to coordinate technology initiatives in MS. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dKnDVBm5. #ITServices #TechTuesday

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Recently, we partnered with Cisco and GovExec, to discuss the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, the paradigm is shifting from traditional prevention tactics to prioritizing rapid recovery. This shift underscores the critical role of data protection and swift incident response. 🔐☠💻🔑🛡 In this webcast, you'll hear from Frank Indiviglio, NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration's CTO, on how federal agencies are harnessing the power of innovative technologies such as AI, IoT, and ML to fortify their cybersecurity strategies. ↪️ Tune in at https://lnkd.in/eY53Ey4j #cisco #ittransformation #federalit #it #ai #iot #ml #data #dataprotection #itsolutions #govcon #cybersecurity #federalcybersecurity

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Securing resources for #publicsafety initiatives should be simple. Discover how to streamline the process for your public safety projects. Read more. https://hubs.la/Q02sMFmt0

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National Association of State Budget Officers - 7/30/24 Washington Report https://lnkd.in/g_RSdN9m FCC Takes Action to Support Wi-Fi Hotspots, Expedite the Transition to Next Generation 911 #finance #publicfinance #stategovernment #statebudget #statebudgets #federalism #federalbudget

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