25 March 2023

Making Cybersecurity a Priority

"NASCIO [National Association of State Chief Information Officers] recently released the annual State CIO Top Ten Policy and Technology Priorities for 2023 – and cybersecurity and risk management, legacy modernization and cloud services rank near the top. With rising cybersecurity concerns, a growing emphasis on upgrading legacy systems, and a desire for more flexible, cloud-based technology, CIOs are focused on solutions that efficiently and effectively deliver for citizens.

"Local agencies must invest in flexible, agile solutions that facilitate a swift recovery in the event of a cyberattack, enable the seamless transition to hybrid cloud infrastructure, and organize a robust modernization strategy in 2023 and beyond.

"Unsurprisingly, cybersecurity and risk management remain the top priority for local government leaders. In 2023, state and local IT leaders should focus on cyber skills training and protecting systems."

A recent article in American City & County reported on some of the concerns related to addressing cybersecurity issues..

American City & County: How state and local CIOs can prioritize security, cloud and legacy systems (March 2023)

To access the NASCIO report, please visit:

NASCIO: State CIO Top Ten Policy and Technology Priorities for 2023

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