2026 NASCIO-Deloitte Cybersecurity Study : Deloitte , August 27 , 2026
2026 NASCIO-Deloitte Cybersecurity Study : Deloitte , August 27 , 2026
From the report: "Since 2010, the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) and Deloitte & Touche LLP1 have conducted a biennial survey of state chief information security officers (CISOs) to better understand the cybersecurity landscape across state government.
The 2026 NASCIO-Deloitte Cybersecurity Study reveals a challenging picture. State chief information security officers are protecting public data systems at a time when cyber threats are growing in sophistication, as foreign adversaries, sophisticated hackers and cybercriminals are increasingly using new artificial intelligence–based tools to probe for weaknesses.
Against this backdrop, the responsibilities of CISOs continue to expand. CISOs are being asked to help states adopt AI guidelines that maintain cybersecurity integrity, while introducing new defenses against a host of novel AI-based threat vectors. Moreover, some states are taking a more active role in supporting local government and critical infrastructure—both highly attractive targets for cyber criminals—embracing a “whole-of-state” cybersecurity approach."
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