Inside the 2026 NASCIO-Deloitte Cybersecurity Study with Meredith Ward
In this episode of NACIO Voices, Deputy Executive Director and cybersecurity expert Meredith Ward breaks down the 2026 NACIO‑Deloitte Cybersecurity Study, highlighting a sharp decline in state CISOs' confidence amid rising AI‑driven threats, tighter budgets, and workforce challenges. She explains how 94% of state CISOs are now shaping generative AI security policies and strategies, yet only 10% feel very confident handling AI‑enabled attacks. Ward also defines the "whole‑of‑state" cybersecurity model, emphasizing collaborative support for local governments, K‑12, higher education, and critical infrastructure, and notes the growing focus on metrics to prove cybersecurity effectiveness. The discussion underscores the relentless pressure on state CISOs to do more with less while navigating evolving threats.
The Growing Role of Technology for State Attorneys General with NAAG Executive Director Brian Kane
In this episode, Brian Kane, Executive Director of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAG), explains how the association supports 56 state AG offices through bipartisan collaboration, training, and policy initiatives, highlighting recent successes like the $5 billion Master Settlement Agreement...
How States Can Best Prepare for the Approaching DOJ Accessibility Deadline
In this episode, NACIO policy analyst Kalia Young‑Gibson outlines how states can prepare for the DOJ’s upcoming accessibility compliance deadline on April 24, 2026. She highlights the recent accessibility officer summit, a forthcoming NACIO guide that maps policy through different...