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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