Network modernization is a critical step for digital transformation at government agencies. 

Colten O’Malley, deputy commander at U.S. Army’s Command and Control Support Agency, explains how his agency is leveraging cloud technology and securing their network. 

As the White House recently rolled out its new National Cybersecurity Strategy, Department of Energy Chief Information Officer Ann Dunkin was in Croatia for a meeting of the Partnership for Transatlantic Energy and Climate Cooperation. A key pillar of the cyber strategy is to forge international partnerships to pursue shared goals.

Dunkin, while overseas, explains her biggest takeaways from the National Cybersecurity Strategy. 

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Army’s network modernization journey; Energy Dept. CIO Dunkin on National Cybersecurity Strategy

On the Priorities podcast, Nebraska CIO Ed Toner explains why he changed his mind about embracing cloud services.

Also on the podcast, Vermont CIO Shawn Nailor outlines his approach to the state’s network modernization initiative, and Socure’s Matt Thompson offers his thoughts on identity and access management in state government. 
https://statescoop.com/list/announcing-the-winners-of-the-2023-statescoop-50-awards/

In the news this week:

The ransomware outfit that compromised several city agencies in Dallas earlier this month is an offshoot of the notorious Conti operation, researchers from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 say. 
https://statescoop.com/ransomware-gang-dallas-offshoot-conti-group/


New York City council members are accusing the city’s chief privacy officer of providing false information about how the city and its agencies use facial recognition software. 
https://statescoop.com/city-council-accuses-nyc-privacy-chief-biometric-use/

Oakland, California’s mayor is requesting an additional $10 million to spend on cybersecurity improvements over the next two years. 
https://statescoop.com/oakland-calif-mayor-seeks-10m-increase-in-cyber-spending-after-ransomware/

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Why Nebraska changed its approach to cloud

On this week’s Priorities podcast, Nevada CIO Timothy Galluzi says the move of the state’s IT office from the Department of Administration to the Office of the Governor is helping his team become a “great enabler of government services."

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How Nevada’s IT restructuring is improving services

A podcast covering the latest news & trends facing top government leaders on topics such as technology, management & workforce. Hosted by Billy Mitchell on FedScoop and released Monday-Friday.

Each Wednesday, StateScoop’s Priorities Podcast explores the latest in state and local government technology news and analysis. Listen to in-depth conversations with government and industry’s top executives, and learn about trending stories affecting state and local IT leaders ranging from modernization and digital accessibility to the latest advances in generative artificial intelligence.

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