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cybersecurity Rhode Island Residents’ Personal Data Likely Compromised in Data Breach
On Dec. 5, Rhode Island was informed that its RIBridges data system was the target of a potential cyberattack. The RIBridges system centralizes and automates the process of applying for state benefits and determining who does not qualify for them.
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  1. Indiana CIO Tracy Barnes Stepping Down After Four Years
    Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has announced that Tracy Barnes will step down as the state’s chief information officer effective Jan. 10.
  2. cyberattack, privacy Indiana to Provide Free Cyber Assessments to Water Facilities
    The Indiana Office of Technology (IOT), through a partnership with Purdue University and Indiana University (IU), will now provide no-cost cybersecurity assessments for water and wastewater treatment facilities in the state.
  3. N.C. Launches Broadband Resource Finder Site
    The North Carolina Department of Information Technology’s Division of Broadband has launched the state’s Tech Resource Finder, a new website that provides more than 1,100 resources that help North Carolinians use the internet, find public computers and Wi-Fi, and access technical support and digital skills classes across the state.
  1. Massachusetts Launches AI Hub
    Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has launched the Massachusetts AI Hub in a bid to expand the state’s position as a leader in artificial intelligence research and innovation.
  2. Maryland Maryland Launches Mobile Tool to Streamline Benefits
    Maryland has launched its United Benefits Screener, an online tool that allows Marylanders to quickly and easily check their eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Emergency Assistance, Women Infants and Children (WIC), and Home Energy Assistance Program (OHEP) benefits.
  3. Kentucky Launches new Literacy Resources for Schools, Libraries, Families
    Kentucky First Lady Britainy Beshear announced that TeachingBooks is now available and free to use at all Kentucky schools and libraries, as well as online from a laptop or cellphone. This website provides learning resources related to roughly 100,000 books for children and young adults.
  4. cybersecurity, education University of Tulsa Opens First Cyber Range
    The University of Tulsa’s Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute (OCII) has launched the state’s first cyber range. The cyber range aims to rapidly expand services to protect and defend Oklahoma-based organizations from cyber threats.
  1. University of Houston Bans TikTok on Campus Network
    Ahead of a potential nationwide ban on Jan. 19, 2025, the University of Houston (UH) will begin blocking TikTok as well as other prohibited technologies and covered applications on Jan. 3, 2025.
  2. Arkansas Overhauls School Readiness Assistance System
    The Arkansas Department of Education’s (ADE) Office of Early Childhood has launched the state’s new School Readiness Assistance (SRA) system.
  3. Feds Call on Congress to Pass Counter-Drone Authorities
    As current authorities for the government to intercept and track unauthorized drones are set to expire on Friday, Dec. 20, Federal agencies are urging Congress to enact counter-drone legislation.
  4. NORAD Fires Up Santa Tracker for 69th Year
    The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) once again confirmed it has a special mission on Dec. 24: to track Santa Claus’ Christmas journey, marking its 69th year of tracking Santa’s whereabouts as he and his reindeer travel around the world.
  5. Kansas Gov. Kelly Launches New Website
    Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has launched a new website for her administration, intended to streamline public access to information from the Governor’s Office and highlight her administration’s key priorities and achievements.
  6. Cyber, AI Top State CIOs’ Priorities for 2025
    The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) released the State CIO Top 10 for 2025, with cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) topping the list.
  7. California Revamps Website to Highlight Infrastructure Investments
    California has launched its newly revamped build.ca.gov, which highlights the state’s ongoing infrastructure investments.
  8. Kansas Investing $10.7M to Expand Public Wi-Fi, Device Access
    Kansas is looking to invest $10.7 million to help organizations across the state expand access to public Wi-Fi service and connected devices.
  9. Philadelphia’s Digital Literacy Alliance Announces Grant Recipients
    The Digital Literacy Alliance (DLA), a coalition of digital inclusion partners working to overcome the digital divide in Philadelphia, announced its Fall 2024 grant cycle recipients. DLA said this latest cycle focuses on innovative community engagement practices that address digital inclusion through resident volunteers, peer leadership, and/or community ambassador models. 
  10. Georgia State Finds Online Learning Platform Successful for COVID Recovery
    New research from Georgia State University’s Georgia Policy Labs (GPL) found that when recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, schools that used the online-learning platform i-Ready experienced greater standardized test score growth in math and reading than students who did not use the platform.