State CIOs Can Take a Leadership Role in Data Security

✅ Key Leadership Actions for State CIOs Role Action Strategic Visionary Define a statewide cybersecurity strategy aligned with national standards (NIST, CISA, etc.). Policy Maker Create and enforce data governance and security frameworks for all departments. Unifier Break down silos by standardizing IT policies, tools, and training across agencies. Risk Manager Conduct regular risk assessments, […]

Decentralization of IT Spending Puts Data at Risk

🔍 What Is Decentralized IT Spending? Decentralized IT spending happens when individual departments, clinics, or branches make their own IT decisions (software, services, devices) without centralized IT oversight or standards. Examples: A medical clinic buys its own cloud backup solution. A dental surgery uses personal Google Drive accounts. A department installs unauthorized apps or network […]