Cybersecurity

The law, which requires annual cyber training for staff, is aimed at reducing clinical risk and ensuring that hospitals can continue to operate in the event of a cyber attack.

In Chesterfield County, CIO Scott Furman says he is looking to hire critical thinkers who can keep up with the accelerated pace of change.

While fears that artificial intelligence will take all human jobs are likely overblown, experts agree that to stay relevant, cyber and IT professionals need to incorporate AI into their tool boxes.

The fate of the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, however, remains unclear, as state CIOs continue to call upon Congress to renew support.

The cyber criminals who committed a ransomware attack against Winona County, Wis., earlier this month have released information taken from the county’s network, officials have announced.

At the 2026 Midyear Conference of the National Association of State CIOs, Nevada CIO Tim Galluzi looked back on last year's breach and how the relationships he built before the incident played a part.

Procurement rules and a lack of enthusiasm for cybersecurity training are two significant obstacles they face, technology leaders in city and county government said at the CoMotion Miami conference this week.

New fraud-prevention measures are intended to ensure the integrity of the federal student aid system, though experts warn adding friction to the application process may reduce access to funds for those who need them most.

Andy Ritter took the reins as Pennsylvania’s new CISO earlier this year after nearly a decade supporting cybersecurity and risk management. As CISO, he is focused on constituent outcomes.

This law reaffirms the state's cybersecurity office, requires annual agency reviews and expands departmental oversight, as West Virginia works to standardize cyber risk management across government.

The report, a joint effort of the National Association of State CIOs and Deloitte, surveyed cyber leaders in all 50 states. The findings: Slower funding, loss of federal support, and AI are making the job harder.

Montanans lost a record $53 million to cyber crime last year, according to new FBI data. A “drastic increase and change” in cryptocurrency-related investment and fraud is driving it, an FBI official said.

The county’s network and public-facing systems are live after a ransomware attack prompted portions of them to be shuttered. The Minnesota National Guard assisted in this, the second such incident this year.

A paper trail involving multiple banks and “mules” to funnel money has emerged after more than 100 days. The December incident involved a vendor impersonation, and payments made to a fraudulent account.

The state’s Information Technology Services agency will stand up a new security operations center that will help unify and standardize cybersecurity efforts across agencies.

In Washington’s Tri-Cities region, online cryptocurrency scams have likely stolen multiple millions from unsuspecting residents, most by way of digital ATMs found in stores around the area.

The bipartisan Cyber Ready Workforce Act, which is moving through both legislative houses, would if passed compel state labor officials to create a program to fund registered cybersecurity apprenticeships.

The state Department of Information Technology deactivated a Real Property Search website application April 14 after spotting questionable activity on servers running it. “Emergency maintenance” is underway.