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In this episode of Ask the CIO, Doug Robinson, executive director of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers, explains that artificial intelligence has surged to become the top priority for state CIOs in 2026, overtaking cybersecurity after years of dominance. He details how state governments are rapidly adopting AI through pilot projects, governance frameworks, and use cases such as chatbots, document generation, code assistance, and AI‑enhanced cybersecurity, while also grappling with a flood of AI‑related legislation. Robinson also discusses the tension between state‑level AI regulation and federal attempts at a national AI moratorium, emphasizing the states’ desire to retain control over AI policy. The conversation rounds out with insights on emerging AI applications in fraud detection, tax auditing, and public‑service optimization for 2026.
Operation Vital Signs, a national cyber‑security stress test, will be co‑hosted by the Health Sector Coordinating Council’s Cybersecurity Working Group and Health‑ISAC on July 21‑22. The virtual two‑day exercise simulates a cyber incident that threatens critical functions and patient safety across...
Great to host the cybersecurity roundtable in NYC with Cyera. Key takeaway: data security is getting dramatically harder. AI systems dramatically increase how fast data moves across systems and teams. Identifying truly sensitive data is becoming the real challenge.
Everyone is talking about Agentic AI, but who is talking about Agentic Sprawl? If you aren't protecting the process as much as the data, your automation is a ticking time bomb. 💣 Get the reality check before #RSAC2026: 🔗 https://t.co/6PIC4o7OmO #CIO #CISO #AgenticAI...
In the March 9 2026 CSP #222 episode, Deputy CISO Ian Washburn critiques the flood of generic threat alerts from public‑sector feeds such as CISA, MS‑ISAC and CIS. He argues that funding realignments and revised distribution models could transform raw alerts into timely,...
RT Digital transformation is hitting a new phase. These 50+ expert predictions on agentic AI, governance, and security outline what leaders must prioritize now. #DigitalTransformation #AI #CISO @Star_CIO https://t.co/zhlbEwiusI
The article argues that AI security is becoming the fourth pillar of cybersecurity, driven by the rise of autonomous agents that operate primarily through APIs. Traditional pillars—endpoint, network, and cloud—were built for earlier computing shifts and lack the controls needed...
Great conversation with enQase We discussed why #Quantum Threat & Post-Quantum Cryptography is becoming a top priority for enterprise #CISOs & #CTOs 📍FULL episode👇 https://t.co/QSA6g4byhP 📍Sched your mtg at #RSAC 👇 https://t.co/qQiSVb0J91 #PQC #cybersecurity #CEO https://t.co/FORk5259Nc
The article debates which C‑level executive should pull the kill switch on a failing AI initiative. While the CFO typically decides based on missed ROI and rising costs, the CIO steps in when technical feasibility or data readiness falters, and...
Organizations are increasingly turning to zero‑trust identity architecture to counter sophisticated cyber threats, but the model’s success hinges on strong IT governance. A recent study shows firms with mature governance are 32% more likely to prevent identity‑related breaches, while 74%...
Nick Pearson joined Ricoh Europe as CIO in December 2023, stepping into a newly created board‑level role to steer the company’s shift from a hardware‑centric, asset‑based model to a services‑focused business. He oversees a federated IT organisation that supports 17,000 employees,...
Metro Nashville has named Shawn Smith as its new Chief Information Officer, overseeing the Department of Information Technology Services that serves more than 50 agencies with a $64.5 million budget. Smith replaces retiring CIO Keith Durbin and brings over 30 years...
Early agentic AI in SecOps nd ITOps: automated triage, narrative investigations, hypothesis-driven analysis, and faster MTTR with humans still in the loop. #AI #ITOps #SecOps https://t.co/e3w3lXkvfc
RT AI value doesn't live in slideware or labs. It shows up when agents are embedded in day-to-day work, governed like core systems, and held to the same standards as any critical operation. #AgenticAI #EnterpriseAI @Star_CIO https://t.co/VtuS5rQ0ZG
The article argues that speed is the decisive factor in modern cybersecurity, especially as AI accelerates both threats and defensive capabilities. It adapts Stewart Brand’s Pace Layers framework to illustrate how fast‑moving innovation must be anchored by slower, stable governance...
Every executive is juggling two AI risks: moving too slowly and getting disrupted, or shipping too fast and creating security and operational nightmares. AI literacy means understanding that tradeoff. #CIO #RiskManagement https://t.co/aiB5P99ido
Most organizations rushed into AI with too many pilots, resulting in not enough production outcomes. It's time to define a focused AI vision, align governance, and communicate one clear AI strategy. #AI #GenAI #DigitalTransformation #CIO https://t.co/8OLLAWNSNL
Dynatrace’s VP of Delivery, Reliability & Security, Thomas Reisenbichler, advocates a “use‑your‑own‑product” strategy, urging developers to act as customers before external release. By embedding the observability platform in daily internal workflows, teams surface technical and usability gaps early, turning failures...
Cyber resilience feels different when you’re a parent. Security stops being abstract strategy and becomes something much more personal.
If your AI strategy assumes "we'll just hire seniors later," you don't have a strategy. You have a countdown clock to a talent crisis. Build AI-fluent apprenticeships now, while everyone else is cutting back. #AI #Hiring #CIO #CHRO https://t.co/W7YbwP6jrL
System audit reports have become essential for banks to validate IT integrity, security, and regulatory compliance. Unlike financial audits, they focus on technology controls, uncover hidden risks, and provide actionable remediation guidance. Regulators such as the RBI demand evidence‑based documentation...
Regulated orgs should target "define policy once, enforce everywhere," with genAI helping map policy to each provider's primitives. #Cloud #CISO #CIO https://t.co/vBzM21vM14
RT Layoffs, hiring freezes, and AI agents everywhere - your teams are anxious. Learn three practical AI leadership moves you can make now to protect people, elevate skills, and deliver outcomes. #AI #CIO @Star_CIO https://t.co/O0K0QkTUyt
Epicor is leveraging channel partners Technology Coast Partners (TCP) and Auros to expand its Kinetic ERP platform across Latin America. TCP helped Mexican water‑treatment firm Impelmex implement Kinetic, SugarCRM and the Fluent platform, delivering faster decision‑making and higher profitability. Auros...
A company nearly spent $100M on S/4HANA. Instead, strong leadership and clarity led them to stick with ECC until ready, avoiding a premature SAP overhaul. Focus on readiness, not just the upgrade. #SAP #ERP #TechStrategy https://t.co/XHzPBKjZZ4
A board was deeply concerned about cybersecurity, AI opportunities, and SAP maintenance deadlines. To mitigate these risks, a significant change was deemed necessary. However, the CIO failed to present the full scope of risks and alternatives. #Cybersecurity #AI #BusinessStrategy https://t.co/P9A0Dxq8YK
State chief information officers have elevated artificial intelligence to the top of their 2026 agenda, displacing cybersecurity after a 12‑year run. The NASCIO survey shows more than 90% of states are piloting generative AI projects and have established task forces...
Cloud cost management strategies for upcoming volatile decade. < My comments within... https://t.co/Zpgqt1oMun #CIO #CostManagement #TBM #FinOps #Cloud
Non‑Human Identities (NHIs) are machine credentials that secure cloud‑based interactions across sectors such as finance, healthcare, and travel. Managing the full NHI lifecycle—discovery, classification, monitoring, threat detection, and remediation—provides a holistic security posture far beyond point solutions. AI‑driven analytics now...
Open‑source technologies such as Cassandra, Kafka and PostgreSQL now power most modern applications, but enterprises face growing operational complexity as they scale. TheCUBE Research reports 61% of firms run hybrid environments and 32% take hours to detect production issues, while...
In late 2024 cybercriminals began purchasing popular Chrome extensions and releasing malicious updates that turned legitimate productivity tools into data‑stealing malware. Extensions such as Cyberhaven, VPNCity and Parrot Talks were compromised, exposing millions of users and corporate credentials. The attack...
RT AI democratization is a change management problem. CIOs must partner with CHROs on AI literacy, "vibe then verify" cultures, and on-the-job learning that turns pilots into scaled outcomes. #ChangeManagement #AI #CHRO #CIO #AIDemocratization @Star_CIO https://t.co/8OLLAWNSNL
When roles are at risk, the leaders who can clearly tell their outcome story win the next opportunity. #DigitalTransformation https://t.co/O0K0QkTUyt
European public‑sector IT spending is pivoting away from U.S. vendors as governments seek digital sovereignty. Germany, Denmark and France are replacing Microsoft Office, Windows, Teams and Zoom with open‑source or home‑grown alternatives, citing cost savings and strategic independence. The German...
Grupo Financiero Banorte teamed with Hitachi Vantara to relocate its primary data center from Mexico City to Querétaro, moving 450 TB of information in under an hour. The migration introduced two mainframes, three Hitachi storage arrays, and the Virtual Storage Platform...
The Department of Homeland Security is replacing its top cyber leaders, with Chief Information Security Officer Hemant Baidwan departing later this month and Deputy CISO Amanda Day leaving at February’s end. Their exits are part of a broader IT realignment...
Amazon Web Services is poised to invest $750 million in a new data center on a 99‑acre site in Clinton, Mississippi, repurposing the former Milwaukee Tool facility. The city council approved a fee‑in‑lieu tax arrangement, though final approval from the Mississippi...
Managed service providers are rapidly adopting automation, AI‑enabled platforms, and compliance solutions to reduce manual effort and meet rising regulatory demands. Vendors such as GitLab, LogicMonitor, ConnectSecure, Cork Cyber, and Monjur are launching AI‑driven tools that let MSPs package DevSecOps...
What matters far more is judgment, adaptability, and the ability to lead through uncertainty, not just where someone has worked or which titles theyve held. #Hiring #CIO #CHRO https://t.co/5Ohw7w5l2f
ConnectSecure has introduced cross‑platform Linux patching to its MSP platform, supporting Red Hat, Ubuntu, Debian and CentOS through a single unified console. The update also adds a built‑in, local patch repository that keeps update traffic inside the firewall. ConnectSecure claims the...
OT cybersecurity is a governance failure masquerading as a vocabulary issue | Control Global https://t.co/ppRU4DoyMR
A credible CIO with deep SAP experience pushed hard for S/4HANA. This intense drive, reminiscent of an expert witness case, raised concerns about potential kickbacks from the software vendor. #SAP #CIO #Tech https://t.co/GA3SATwTh3
A Flexera 2025 State of the Cloud survey shows 21% of 759 CIOs have repatriated workloads, driven by cost, security and reliability concerns. Despite this trend, two seasoned CIOs—Josh Hamit of Altra Federal Credit Union and Sue Bergamo of BTE...
GenAI-enhanced CI/CD and IaC can move from static rules to intent-aware flows. Auto-generate recommended actions on failures, attach risk/accuracy scores, and let devops decide which branches auto-remediate vs. require human approval. #AI #DevOps https://t.co/vBzM21vM14
On International Women’s Day 2026, six leading women tech CEOs outlined how AI and massive infrastructure investments will shape the coming year. AMD plans rack‑scale AI hardware to meet a projected 100‑fold rise in compute demand, while Liongard, Trend Micro,...
Microsoft announced a new Teams feature that will let meeting admins identify and control third‑party bots before they join meetings, rolling out in May 2026 across desktop, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. The tool displays external bots waiting in the lobby...
Generative AI now turns dense, unstructured corporate text—especially 10‑K Item 1 disclosures—into structured, decision‑ready metrics. Researchers fine‑tuned a GPT model on 3,500 labeled sentences and applied it to nearly 10 million sentences from 39,710 filings, creating a climate‑solution intensity score for 4,483...
Chief Information Security Officers typically stay only two to three years, far shorter than other C‑level roles, which hampers long‑term cybersecurity maturity. The author argues that the first 100 days are decisive for building trust with business leaders and aligning...
The article outlines ten essential questions businesses should pose before committing to a telecom provider, covering network coverage, pricing transparency, service level agreements, data limits, and future technology roadmaps. It emphasizes scrutinizing hidden fees, contract flexibility, and the provider’s capacity...
Rear‑door heat exchangers (RDHx) replace traditional rack doors with liquid‑cooled coils, capturing server exhaust at the source. By moving heat to a closed‑loop liquid circuit, RDHx reduces reliance on room‑level mechanical cooling and can enable higher supply‑air temperatures. The technology...
