State agencies, local government, and the education sector "can't wait" to prepare for Q-Day – or the day quantum computing becomes able to break current encryption, State Chief Information Officer Bernice Russell-Bond said.
Topics Related to Cybersecurity Awareness
N.C. Department of Information Technology leaders in data, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence tackled how the public sector can protect the information entrusted to it without losing the ability to share critical data to tackle pressing problems.
The N.C. Department of Information Technology is preparing to launch the statewide AI Governance Playbook, a guide that establishes a comprehensive process for the responsible use of artificial intelligence, from ideation through risk assessment, documentation, mitigation, and ongoing support.
N.C. Department of Information Technology cybersecurity staff participated in Operation Tobacco Road, a five-day training from the N.C. National Guard Cyber Security Response Force for professionals in local, state, and federal government, K-12 and higher education, and critical-infrastructure sectors. Join the next training on Oct. 5-9.
September is National Preparedness Month. It’s a great opportunity to check your organization's information technology preparedness and cybersecurity resilience. A business continuity plan is only as strong as the IT recovery plan built into it.
Stay aware and alert when it comes to email, text messages, and collaboration tools like Teams. Recently, scammers have attempted to impersonate trusted individuals, including state agency leadership, through unexpected text messages and digital communications.
North Carolina needs cybersecurity talent, and NCDIT is helping build it, one intern at a time.
Through a partnership with the Carolina Cyber Network, a consortium of 23 North Carolina universities and community colleges, NCDIT is addressing the well-documented shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals by preparing a new generation of students for the workforce – and, for some, leading directly into full-time careers with the state.
North Carolina's new state budget makes a commitment to cybersecurity in two connected ways: significant new funding and a permanent legal framework to guide how that funding and future security investments get put to work.
Many devices continuously scan for nearby Wi-Fi networks, Bluetooth signals, and other connections even when you are not actively using them. These background signals can reveal your device’s presence or help third parties infer your location patterns.
Notifications are helpful, but they can also expose more information than you expect. Adjusting your notification settings reduces this risk and keeps more of your communication protected.