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Tod Newcombe

Tod Newcombe

Managing Editor

Tod is the managing editor of Governing and the contributing editor of our sister publication, Government Technology. He was previously the editor of Public CIO, e.Republic’s award-winning publication for IT executives in the public sector, and is the author of several books on information management. 

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Security
Pandemic Raises Cyberattack Fears; Election Security Trouble?
This week’s security newsletter covers the growing concerns about hacker opportunities while states and localities struggle to manage operations during the COVID-19 outbreak. Meanwhile, what to do about election security?
April 06, 2020
 · Tod Newcombe
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State and Local Politics and Policy
Governments Ramp Up Communications as COVID-19 Accelerates
Communicating during a crisis calls for government to deliver a balance of credible, correct and timely information. It’s not easy, but tested strategies and tools are available.
March 30, 2020
 · Tod Newcombe
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Security
HHS Cyberattacked and Coronavirus Raises Vulnerability Fears
The attack on the federal agency comes as government officials scramble to respond to the rapidly spreading virus as fears grow that the U.S. is vulnerable to cyber adversaries. Mobile voting security takes a hit.
March 20, 2020
 · Tod Newcombe
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Security
Coronavirus Concerns Hit RSA and a New Voting System Has a Glitchy Start
Despite some no-shows at the RSA conference, the event showcased important information on cybersecurity. Meanwhile, in Los Angeles County, a $280 million voting system ran into technical issues during its debut.
March 06, 2020
 · Tod Newcombe
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Security
The Future of Security: Ransomware Hits Pipeline Operator
Plus, Kentucky officials report regular scans of their election systems by foreign adversaries; surveillance becomes normalized thanks to the growing popularity of doorbell cameras; and more.
February 21, 2020
 · Tod Newcombe
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Trends
Legislators Face Tech-Heavy Agenda as They Confront the Future: Digital Issues to Watch
Never before have policymakers faced such daunting questions on regulating and legislating the growing impact of digital technology. We pick the most important issues they will grapple with this year.
February 20, 2020
 · Alan Greenblatt, Zoe Manzanetti, Tod Newcombe
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Security
DHS Faces 2020 Election Security Planning Challenges
While state election officials said they were generally satisfied with the support they were receiving from the Department of Homeland Security to secure election infrastructure, problems remain with planning efforts.
February 10, 2020
 · Tod Newcombe
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Finance
Massachusetts Bets Big by Raising Ride-Sharing Surcharges
As the number of rides from transportation network companies has surged in recent years, governments feel compelled to charge higher fees to help pay for road congestion problems and to improve public transit.
February 03, 2020
 · Tod Newcombe
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Security
Phone Cracking Software Popular Among Local Police Agencies
This week, Governing’s Future of Security looks at police use of smartphone decryption tools, ransomware legislation and election hacking fears.
January 24, 2020
 · Tod Newcombe
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Security
Election Security, School Surveillance and Ransomware
This week, Governing’s Future of Security takes a look at the latest developments in election security, ransomware and the growing use of surveillance tools, such as facial recognition, inside of public schools.
January 10, 2020
 · Tod Newcombe
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