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Energy Is a Basic Need, and Many Americans Are Struggling to Afford It in the COVID-19 Recession
And the problem could get worse as the economy continues to struggle.
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How to Hide from a Drone – the Subtle Art of ‘Ghosting’ in the Age of Surveillance
An umbrella could protect from more than just rain.
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Lawmakers Keen to Break Up 'Big Tech' Like Amazon and Google Need to Realize the World has Changed a Lot Since Microsoft and Standard Oil
Those cases may seem similar to today’s situation, but this era is different in one crucial way: the global technology marketplace.
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Racing the Clock on Election Security
There are less than 100 days left until the presidential election.
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A Test and Trace Strategy for Reconnecting to Government Networks
Agencies shifted to large-scale work from home operations but little thought has been given to how to secure these networks when workers return to the office.
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The Mindsets of Innovators in Government
A series of Interviews with high achievers reveals some surprising things about what it takes to get things done in the bureaucracy.
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Is Telehealth as Good as In-Person Care? A Telehealth Researcher Explains How to Get the Most Out of Remote Health Care
The question of when to use telehealth must also take into account the risk and burden of getting care.
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Shift Left: DevSecOps and the Path to Continuous Authority to Operate
DevSecOps, containerization and cloud native security methods are here, but streamlining their use is an ongoing challenge in government.
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How to Protect Remote Workers’ Productivity and Performance
Even as restrictions ease, working from home will continue for many. Experts offer tips for bridging the distance.
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'Pandemic Fatigue' Marks a Mental Health Crisis
The coronavirus has brought with it a number of stressors that tax the mental health of millions of people worldwide.
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Moms, Not Dads, Lose Time to Work During Pandemic
The pandemic has worsened the gender gap among dual-earner parents. Moms have less time to work, but dads tend to clock a full 40-hour week.
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Coronavirus Numbers Confusing You? Here’s How to Make Sense of Them.
Different stories are told depending on the dashboard.
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How Government Can Deliver Business-Quality Services
Here are three actionable key steps that public sector technology leaders can take to catalyze digital transformation.
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Combatting Mobile Threats in a New Reality
Security starts with users understanding what types of attacks they will encounter and how to manage them.
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Leading the Intelligence Community After 2020’s Upheavals
Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe should consider new approaches to four vital functions that support the IC’s core missions.
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Cyber Hygiene is the Key to CMMC Compliance Preparedness
The challenge is that many contractors don’t have full visibility into their organization’s network and security.
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Ransomware Criminals Are Targeting U.S. Universities
The schools are attractive targets because of weak cybersecurity measures and medical research data.
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Research on Voting by Mail Says It's Safe – from Fraud and Disease
It can inspire public confidence in the voting process, if done properly.
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