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A Broadband Awareness Initiative from the Iowa Communications Network
Continuing to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity, ensuring that all Americans have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online.
Source: Security Magazine
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Cybersecurity
Beware of Fake Forwarded Phishes
The threats from a trusted third-party compromise can last for months to years. The related spear phishing attack called a ‘fake forwarded email’ is an example.
Source: KnowBe4
Nebraska Medicine dealing with 'security incident' affecting its IT systems
The health system had a computer network outage early Sunday that led to Monday’s patient appointments being postponed.
Source: LiveWellNE
Healthcare
Major Groups Representing Millions of Patients Release Telehealth Principles
A coalition representing millions of patients who live with serious, acute, and chronic conditions has released principles to guide policymakers about telehealth services.
Source: Telecom Reseller
Telehealth Is Here To Stay. Are The Providers Who Refuse To Embrace It?
Telehealth provides convenience to patients. It has the potential to improve patient outcomes by discussing signs and symptoms with a clinician as quickly as possible.
Source: Forbes
Mental health needs spike in N'West Iowa
Telehealth services have helped providers meet increased demand for services. Since the start of the pandemic, health care providers have tapped into grants to provide Wi-Fi hot spots.
Source: N'West Iowa REVIEW
Digital Divide
Northwest Iowa Broadband Internet Project Is Complete
The project added 422 miles of fiber optics between several communities, including Hawarden and Akron.
Source: KIWA Radio
Supporting student technology and internet access in unprecedented times
To meet the needs of as many families as possible, Marshalltown Community School District has amassed 450 internet hotspots for families to use at home.
Source: Times Republican
Kentucky Utility Works to Create Regional Broadband Network
Almost none of the 14-county service area is connected to high-speed fiber. Much of the region uses slower forms of internet, such as satellite, DSL and dialup.
Source: Government Technology
Education
Iowa City families find online learning help, child care in nonprofit's 'nests'
A local non-profit offering free Wi-Fi plus technical and academic support from volunteers, and families receive some child care services.
Source: The Gazette
Data Privacy in a Pandemic? Parents Are Concerned, But Still Welcome More Tech
Parents are concerned about their children’s online safety and data privacy, but not as much as other issues such as the quality of education their child receives, protection from violence and bullying, and ensuring their child doesn’t fall behind in school.
Source: EdSurge
Looking for STEM resources as you work through this school year?
Don't forget to look through our a carefully curated, small collection of lessons and activities selected by your STEM Network Team to help use the precious time of learners and caregivers in a variety of schooling scenarios during coronavirus mitigation and beyond.
Source: IowaSTEM
4 Strategies to Increase Participation in the Virtual Classroom
Tips to encourage students to be an active part of the online classroom—asking questions, interacting with peers, contributing substantive thoughts during class discussions.
Source: Schoology
Government
Minnesota Court System Faces New Questions Amid COVID-19
The Minnesota Judicial Branch has been operating almost entirely remotely for nearly six months, with no end in sight, & that way of doing things comes with advantages & challenges.
Source: Government Technology
Public Safety
Pennsylvania County Prisons See Tablets Causing Good Behavior
Correction-grade tablet computers at Lackawanna County Prison are both generating revenue and incentivizing good behavior among the inmates who are using the technology.
Source: Government Technology
One Fire Department’s Journey to Sharing Mission-Critical Data
Ever since Henderson, Nev., aspired to be a smart city, the fire dept has examined how tech could advance its mission. Easily shareable drone footage is one of the outcomes.
Source: Government Technology
Technology
Keeping people safer with Iowa technology
Technology developed at Iowa is used to develop artificial intelligence software that can detect potential safety risks ranging from weapons to slip and fall hazards.
Source: University of Iowa
COVID-19 accelerates race to the cloud
Cloud-based products and services have become increasingly popular during 2020, as businesses have been forced to find ways to support remote workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: Light Reading
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providing high-speed Internet, data, voice, security, and consulting services to
Iowa's healthcare, education, government, and public safety sectors.
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