Not all state TikTok bans are built equally
Nearly half of all states have banned TikTok from government use, only a few have extended those bans to other Chinese-owned tech companies.
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Cybersecurity
Inside Minnesota’s $40M bet on IT modernization
Jon Eichten, the commissioner of Minnesota IT Services and state chief information officer
The ever-changing role of State CIOs: a reporter’s eye view
StateScoop reporter Keely Quinlan, who attended the conference, joins us to talk about the looming DOJ digital accessibility deadline and how artificial intelligence is reshaping the widely…
States confront growing cyber gaps as critical infrastructure threats rise, report finds
The joint report from NASCIO and GDIT highlights unreliable funding sources, fewer resources in smaller jurisdictions and the increased risks in connecting critical infrastructure systems to the…
Center for Internet Security launches AI cyber defense pilot for state and local governments
The pilot comes as public-sector cybersecurity teams face increasingly sophisticated threats, often while operating with limited staff and resources.
Restoring State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program tops NASCIO’s congressional priorities for upcoming year
Other NASCIO priorities for Congress include the reauthorization of FirstNet, and the preservation of states’ rights to regulate AI.
Aspen Institute pilots real-time EBT fraud blocking with states
The tool is designed to flag potentially fraudulent purchases and temporarily block transactions, similar to fraud detection systems used by banks and credit card companies.
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Each California agency will get an AI cybersecurity officer
California's governor directed state agencies to form new positions and a new organization designed to rally defenses against AI-fueled attacks against critical services.
With aid of AI, nonprofit will offer cybersecurity assistance to local governments
A new initiative at the National League of Cities will aim to help local governments find the soft spots in their organizations and computer networks.
New York boosts funding for water cybersecurity grants
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the state will distribute $9 million to fund more than 150 cybersecurity projects tied to the state's water infrastructure.
Water utility cyberattacks product of expedient decisions, IT staff shortages, experts say
Two operational technology experts said devices connected to the internet, out of convenience, and a shortage of technical expertise at water utilities is what led to the…