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Cyber threats targeting the public sector are not just evolving; they are becoming more insidious, exploiting the lack of lateral (east-to-west) segmentation within networks to conduct widespread, destructive breaches. It is estimated that government organizations have lost $860.3 million to ransomware attacks from 2018 to 2023.
Cyber threats targeting the public sector are not just evolving; they are becoming more insidious, exploiting the lack of lateral (east-to-west) segmentation within networks to conduct widespread, destructive breaches. It is estimated that government organizations have lost $860.3 million to ransomware attacks from 2018 to 2023.
Gartner has once again named Cloudflare to the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Security Service Edge (SSE) report1. We are excited to share that Cloudflare is one of only ten vendors recognized in this report. For the second year in a row, we are recognized for our ability to execute and the completeness of our vision. You can read more about our position in the report here.
The year compliance becomes a strategic advantage
In today's Experience Era, citizens expect the same seamless payment options from their local government that they enjoy with retailers, entertainment providers and other businesses. However, for many municipalities, payment modernization has been an uphill battle — until now.
A white paper about software-based segmentation and how it delivers optimal security at a far lower total cost of ownership than traditional segmentation methods.
DIR Discover: Exploring Data and Tech will be held at the Palmer Events Center on Tuesday, October 22nd with preconference sessions on Monday, October 21st.
A U.S. state government agency must safeguard the personal data of millions of taxpayers including a tremendous volume of motor vehicle records. The agency also enforces alcohol and tobacco regulations, and conducts IT forensics for the special investigations of the level agency. Given the valuable and sensitive information the agency stores, it’s critical that they stay a step ahead of emerging threats to reduce their cyber risk, and at the same time, maintain compliance with the increasingly stringent regulatory standards including the IRS 1075 based on NIST 800-53.
The FBI’s latest statistics reveal a startling 84 percent rise in elder fraud cases in 2022, with over $3.1 billion stolen, a significant portion of which is attributed to pensions fraud.
The Escalation of Digital Identity Fraud in State Government Pension Programs
null goes beyond providing essential infrastructure, connectivity and devices – there is a dedicated workforce behind Verizon’s first responder network and its assets, that works tirelessly to uphold our null – even when things get tough.
We all want to see our ideal human values reflected in our technologies. We expect technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) to not lie to us, to not discriminate, and to be safe for us and our children to use. Yet many AI creators are currently facing backlash for the biases, inaccuracies and problematic data practices being exposed in their models. These issues require more than a technical, algorithmic or AI-based solution. In reality, a holistic, socio-technical approach is required.
Lisa Su even brought in a surprise guest, straight from the Academy Awards in Los Angeles.
From freeing up overworked staff to neutralizing issues before they become full-blown problems, automation is a game-changer for IT teams everywhere.
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What to Know:
- The city-operated AI Factory processes real-time data from cameras, sensors and connected systems to enhance public safety, traffic control and emergency response, according to CIO Jorge Cardenas.
- The platform is powered by the city’s own fiber network and private 5G infrastructure, allowing for secure, high-speed data processing without relying on third-party cloud providers.
- Brownsville plans to offer compute capacity to neighboring cities that lack similar capabilities.
What to Know:
- Texas’ 2026–27 state budget includes more than $1 billion in IT capital funding for modernization across key agencies.
- Major initiatives include system overhauls at HHSC, TxDMV and DFPS, and creation of the new Texas Cyber Command.
- Agencies are expanding use of AI, automation and data integration, with new vendor opportunities expected in late 2025 and into 2026.
What to Know:
- The state of Texas spent about $6.3 billion on IT-related goods and services in Fiscal Year 2025.
- The Health and Human Services Commission and Department of Transportation were the top-spending agencies.
- Deloitte, Rackspace and the Texas Facilities Commission were among the highest-paid vendors.
