Bridging Digital Divides: Expanding Cybersecurity in Underserved Communities

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As the world continues to become “digital by default,” cybersecurity has become a major concern for individuals, organizations and governments. With heavy reliance on digital platforms for government services, financial transactions, communication and personal data storage, the risks associated with cyber threats have grown exponentially. However, certain communities face disproportionate challenges in securing their digital environments. This brief lays out barriers for these communities and includes recommendations for how states can further expand the whole-of-state model by taking an inclusive approach to cybersecurity.

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Revolutionizing Assistance: How States Can Improve Generative AI’s Role in Disability Empowerment

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The emergence of GenAI has created a unique opportunity for state technology leaders to improve accessibility for disabled people in the workforce and their state populations. This publication outlines current use cases for increasing accessibility through GenAI, the limitations of GenAI in these situations and provides key recommendations to maximize the use of GenAI as an innovative tool in expanding access to the world for everyone.

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What is a Statewide Digital Accessibility Coordinator and Why Does Your State Need One?

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This primer outlines the roles and responsibilities of a statewide digital accessibility coordinator role (commonly referred to as chief information technology (IT) accessibility officer, chief information accessibility officer and other titles.), why it’s important and advice for states who do not have such a role.

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NASCIO Voices: How to Build a Culture of Accessibility with Jay Wyant

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Q&A on IT Accessibility

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NASCIO Director of Policy & Research, Meredith Ward, recently sat down with Jay Wyant, Minnesota’s Chief Information Accessibility Officer, to discuss the latest trends and issues in digital accessibility. This publication details their conversation.

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Accessibility in IT Procurement Part 2

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Historically, state governments have struggled to address accessibility requirements as part of IT procurements. NASCIO has addressed this issue in a two part series on accessibility in procurement. Download the complete brief in an accessible PDF format here.

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Accessibility in IT Procurement Part 1

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Historically, state governments have struggled to address accessibility requirements as part of IT procurements. NASCIO will address this issue in a two part series on accessibility in procurement. This is the first such brief and part II will include states in practice and adoption information for states. Download the complete brief in an accessible PDF format here.

Capitals in the Clouds – The Case for Cloud Computing in State Government Part II: Challenges and Opportunities to Get Your Data Right

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Cloud computing brings with it opportunities, issues and risks. One major consideration that must be addressed is the management of data – governance, stewardship, consistency, ownership and security. Data is the lifeblood of state government operations and critical for service delivery. With the fiscal stress and operational pressures that are driving state and local governments toward serious consideration and adoption of cloud computing, the data must not be ignored. These pressures must be managed intelligently to avoid pushing government into a future situation that could constitute greater cost, and more difficulty in achieving interoperability of government lines of business and government jurisdictions.

 

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Capitals in the Clouds – The Case for Cloud Computing in State Government Part I: Definitions and Principles

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Cloud computing has arrived as a serious alternative for state government. There are outstanding issues that must be faced and dealt with in order to maintain the reliability, responsibility, security, privacy, and citizen-confidence in government services. Government is exploring technology and business process innovations that will make the way for government to deliver existing services more economically. Cloud computing provides a number capabilities that have the potential for enabling such innovation.

 

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