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The whole of state security tag on WindowsForum.com covers the expanding role of state chief information security officers in the United States. Recent discussions highlight how these officials are tasked with governing generative AI, defending aging systems, assisting local governments, and protecting critical infrastructure, all while facing flat or reduced cybersecurity budgets. The 2026 NASCIO-Deloitte study is a key reference, noting that eight states cut cybersecurity budgets year-over-year and only 22% saw increases of at least 6%, down from 40% in 2024. This tag explores the operational challenges and resource constraints facing state CISOs as they manage increasingly sophisticated threats with limited funding.
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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...
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