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Jul 5, 2025

Selected items posted on Internet blogs during the week ending July 4, 2025

Thomson Reuters recently released its Future of Professionals Report 2025. This item has been reviewed by Rochester, New York attorney Nicole Black in her article posted on the Internet. Click here to Read the whole entry 

New York Sets Cybersecurity Requirements for Local Agencies A new law covers online ransom attempts, cybersecurity training and other areas. The move comes as the Empire State works to increase its power in artificial intelligence and other digital areas. READ MORE

To Drive Cyber Awareness, Show the Impact of an Incident Information and security officers from Oregon educational institutions shared insight on making people within their organizations more cognizant of cybersecurity and developing appropriate cyber defense strategies. READ MORE

Hacktivism, Stacktivism and the Future of Tech Backlash In our new world of generative AI, autonomous vehicles and more, everything does not always work out as planned. READ MORE

CyberPatriot Events Reflect Growing Interest in IT Careers Organizers for CyberPatriot camps like those hosted by Calhoun Community College say they've seen a trend of rising interest among middle and high schoolers in cybersecurity and IT-related fields. READ MORE

Future-Proofing Government Workspaces: Enhancing Productivity, Security and Adaptability This thought leadership paper explores how to balance flexibility, security, and employee experience in a way that aligns with agency missions and workforce realities. DOWNLOAD

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This Arizona Program Is Attracting New Election Workers Arizona has seen more turnover in its election offices than most states. A fellowship program showed a path for attracting young workers to these jobs. READ MORE

Rethinking the Government Workplace Agencies can use a combination of emerging technologies, data-informed design and cross-functional collaboration to transform traditional office space. This paper explains multiple factors government leaders should consider in return-to-office strategies. DOWNLOAD

AI in State and Local Government: Everything You Need to Know Artificial intelligence (AI) often dominates technology discussions. But with so many implementation and policy considerations around the technology, many government leaders can feel overwhelmed at the idea of getting started with AI. This go-to guide shares everything you need to know to quickly begin implementing AI and developing the appropriate policy for the technology. DOWNLOAD 




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