IT Security Awareness and Training: Changing the Culture of State Government

Most state government employees use technology to do their daily work, yet they may not realize the dramatic consequences that can flow from one mistake. As data breaches and security incidents that originate from within state government appear to be on the rise, cultural change is needed. All state employees need to understand that IT security is everyone’s job and understand how to use the state’s IT resources in a way that does not create the risk of a security incident. NASCIO’s Research Brief, “IT Security Awareness and Training: Changing the Culture of State Government” , highlights awareness and training activities that State CIOs can implement to avoid internal threats that can lead to a full-on state government crisis. To assist CIOs in pursuing these efforts, this brief includes many examples of awareness and training activities that are currently taking place with the states. This brief is a product of NASCIO’s Information Security and Privacy Committee.

 

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