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, […]

Application Persistence is Editor’s Choice Winner for Application Security

🔐 What Is Application Persistence? Application persistence ensures that a security application cannot be removed, disabled, or tampered with, even if: The system is rebooted The app is uninstalled The OS is reinstalled Malware tries to disable it It’s commonly used in: Anti-theft solutions Endpoint protection Enterprise mobile device management (MDM) Secure remote monitoring tools […]

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 […]