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The state cybersecurity tag on WindowsForum.com covers the evolving challenges facing state chief information security officers, as highlighted by the 2026 NASCIO-Deloitte study. Discussions focus on how state CISOs are managing generative AI governance, defending aging systems, supporting local governments, and protecting critical infrastructure amid flattening or shrinking budgets. The tag reflects concerns about declining confidence and resource constraints, with fewer states reporting significant budget increases compared to previous years. Content under this tag examines the operational consequences of sophisticated threats meeting limited resources, making it a relevant resource for IT professionals, policymakers, and security practitioners tracking state-level cybersecurity trends and funding issues.
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    2026 NASCIO-Deloitte: State CISO Confidence Falls as Budgets Shrink

    State chief information security officers are being asked to govern generative AI, defend aging systems, help local governments and protect critical infrastructure while their budgets flatten or fall — and the 2026 NASCIO-Deloitte study suggests the expansion has outrun the capacity to do the...