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The California Department of Technology and the Franchise Tax Board are both looking for leadership for critical technology programs.
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Secure your endpoints and networks to make an enterprise harder to penetrate, but know exactly what to do and who should do it if an agency is breached, cybersecurity experts said.
"I have been thinking about a theoretical architecture requiring a (chatbot) broker service, a single configuration point in all environments. What are the performance impacts? You might have to wait an extra half a second, but that still beats the hold music on the phone, or waiting in line."
“There are plenty of jobs for a student with a two-year degree from a community college. Through apprenticeships, internships, career shadowing and other programs, the motivated student can follow a clear path from school and straight into a [cybersecurity] career."
"The governor needs to think long-term and assure Californians of more reliable power providers. That means establishing microgrids in communities throughout California. That means maximizing the use of solar and wind power to generate power closer to homes and businesses throughout the region, thereby reducing the risk of electricity shutdowns. That work must begin now."
An AT&T spokeswoman acknowledged that the PG&E shutdown amounted to a "difficult time" for cellphone users in more than 750 zip codes across the state. The problems exposed holes in a wireless and Internet network increasingly used to communicate in emergencies.
Work with state government and local business is helping one California city become more secure and modernize its technology.
One position will help oversee a massive system modernization, and the other is key to the state procurement process.
At the third edition of a cybersecurity event in Sacramento, state technology leaders said that while many threat types are well-known, governments should continue to be on guard against them.
For obvious reasons, cybersecurity professionals are reluctant to speak too much about their methods and techniques. It's a field that, by necessity, is cloaked in secrecy. So when the state government gets a chance to recognize those professionals' accomplishments, we'll take that opportunity to shine a spotlight on them as well.
New tools from one of the nation’s top police-tech companies, a new body camera and a cloud-based RMS, debuted last month at several police departments in California trying to address a few 21st-century concerns.
The facility is expanding and needs a skilled project manager to oversee a host of upgrades and renovations. Additional responsibilities include overseeing the IT infrastructure team.
The DMV anticipates a surge in customers visiting offices for a Real ID — a federally mandated card for U.S. residents who want to board domestic airplanes or enter secure federal facilities without having to bring a passport. Thousands are expected to start getting turned away at airports on Oct. 1, 2020.
Today's state event will bring together government and the technology sector, to inform and stimulate a team effort to thwart online bad actors.
With a broad background including the public and private sectors, the new executive will work to expand the Folsom-based consultancy's footprint.
"The future of the internet as we know it rests in California's ability to defend what is widely regarded as the nation's most robust net neutrality law."
The agency's board of directors approved a contract extension with the ride-share technology provider, and an expansion to nearby communities is under consideration.
The two-part meeting, which begins next week, is aimed at helping a key state agency continue to modernize its technology, improve its process and become more efficient.
As the experts see it, midsize cities are the ideal places to test and develop new ways of getting around. During a symposium in Sacramento last week, thought leaders discussed the issue and where strides could be made.
Two key state departments are devising the IT contractor evaluation forms with input from industry stakeholders. The evaluations will be done generally by the individual departments, and contractors will have a chance to comment on unfavorable findings.
"California is one of the few states that hasn't yet completed its review of the transaction. In the wake of the U.S. Department of Justice approval, it’s time for the CPUC to complete its review process and approve the merger so Californians can benefit from greater access to broadband."
The department, a linchpin state agency, plans additional pilots this month and a statewide deployment later this year.
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