Benjamin Freed was the managing editor of StateScoop and EdScoop, covering cybersecurity issues affecting state and local governments across the country. He wrote extensively about ransomware, election security and the federal government’s role in assisting states and cities with information security.
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Oakland, Calif., mayor seeks $10M increase in cyber spending after ransomware
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Multiple city services offline after ransomware hits Dallas
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Talking to legislators more often helps a lot, state CIOs say
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How a radio show charted a path toward statewide cyber strategy
Cybersecurity
Younger government workers want back in the office, a little bit
State
Cities taking risks on digital can be ‘an adventure’
City
Countering disinformation a hemisphere-wide conflict, officials say
City