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Lucas Ropek

Staff Writer

Lucas Ropek is a former staff writer for Government Technology.

Cybersecurity

SolarWinds Scandal Calls Attention to Supply Chain Security

An alleged hack of federal agencies by Russian operators could precipitate more widespread concern for supply chain cybersecurity — a silver lining to a scandal that continues to get bigger, uglier and more complicated.

December 17, 2020
· Lucas Ropek
Cybersecurity

Will Officials Heed the Election Security Lessons of 2020?

On Monday, a panel of cybersecurity experts discussed whether the lessons of election administration from 2020 would "stick" or whether partisan woes would see a backlash against effective methods.

December 14, 2020
· Lucas Ropek
Cybersecurity

Cyberattacks on K-12 Likely to Persist Through School Year

Bad news for educators: Even as public schools have been hammered with cyberattacks amidst the pandemic, data shows this trend is likely to continue — or even escalate — throughout the coming academic year.

December 11, 2020
· Lucas Ropek
Cybersecurity

Privacy Policy and the Biden Presidency: A Promising Outlook?

A confluence of social and political pressures is making a comprehensive federal privacy law seem inevitable. The incoming Biden administration could help ensure legislation heads in the right direction.

December 09, 2020
· Lucas Ropek
Policy

Congressional Hearing Renews Calls for Federal Cyberfunds

As a conversation around federal funding for the cybersecurity needs of state and local governments continues, a congressional hearing last week gave tech officials a chance to plead their case.

December 04, 2020
· Lucas Ropek
Broadband and Network

Will Net Neutrality Have Another Chance Under Biden?

The current Federal Communications Commission chairman, Ajit Pai, announced this week that he would be stepping down in January. His departure raises questions about the future of Internet regulation.

December 02, 2020
· Lucas Ropek
Cybersecurity

Grim Forecast, Pandemic Collide in Banner Cybersecurity Year

Before COVID-19 swept the globe, experts were already predicting a disastrous year in cybersecurity. The pandemic offered hackers new attack vectors and proved governments must always be ready for the unexpected.

December 2020
· Lucas Ropek
Cybersecurity

How Biden Could Change the Conversation on Cybersecurity

The incoming administration could mean significant changes for technology, especially where federal cybersecurity is concerned. The increased attention will no doubt mean big changes for state and local governments as well.

November 25, 2020
· Lucas Ropek
Workforce & People

Atlanta CIO Gary Brantley to Step Down, Mayor’s Office Says

As the city’s IT chief, Brantley spent the last two years working to bring the city back to normal after a debilitating ransomware attack knocked systems offline. Chief Technology Officer Tye Hayes will serve as interim CIO.

November 24, 2020
· Lucas Ropek
Infrastructure

The Biden Administration Could Be Good for Smart Cities

During a tech-focused talk with the National League of Cities Friday, President-elect Joe Biden promised to be supportive of urban leaders once in office, echoing a general friendliness toward local government thus far.

November 20, 2020
· Lucas Ropek