Press Releases Press Release Terms - Any -BroadbandCOVID-19CybersecurityHIEAiCenter First-Ever N.C. Education Datathon Analyzes the Digital Divide Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 12:00 PM The N.C. Department of Information Technology’s Government Data Analytics Center joined The Hunt Institute and the Office of Governor Roy Cooper in sponsoring the first-ever North Carolina Education Datathon, pairing teams of North Carolina students with volunteer mentors to leverage technology and data to address disparities created by the digital divide. Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order Establishing State of North Carolina Joint Cybersecurity Task Force Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 12:00 PM The order also encourages public and private sector entities designated as critical infrastructure and key resources to report significant cybersecurity incidents to the task force to limit the impacts from an incident and to coordinate an effective response. Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order to Establish the North Carolina Longitudinal Data System Governance Board Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 12:00 PM The N.C. Longitudinal Data System Governance Board will advise the Government Data and Analytics Center on setting its goals, policy and research agenda. Governor Cooper Encourages High School Students to Explore Cybersecurity Careers Monday, January 3, 2022 at 12:00 PM Any student in grades 9-12 can discover their aptitude for cybersecurity and computer science while also earning chances to win college scholarships. Complete details, including how to register, can be found at www.cyberstartamerica.org. N.C. Department of Information Technology Hires State's First Chief Privacy Officer Monday, December 13, 2021 at 12:00 PM As chief privacy officer, Cherie Givens is tasked with managing risk related to information privacy laws and compliance regulations. The role was created to allow for stronger authority for making privacy decisions and protecting the interests of North Carolina residents, businesses and visitors. 911 Technology Upgrades, Projects Across NC Awarded $14 Million; New Grants for PSAP Collaborations Open Friday, November 12, 2021 at 12:00 PM $14 million in N.C. 911 Fund grants will enhance local 911 PSAPs and three statewide projects. $5 million grants open for collaboration among 911 PSAPs. N.C. Agencies Recognized Nationally for State Government IT Innovation Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 12:00 PM Innovations in health equity and 911 calling won national IT awards for the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services and NCDIT's 911 Board. Gov. Roy Cooper Proclaims October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month Friday, October 1, 2021 at 12:00 PM With the theme of “Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart,” Cybersecurity Awareness Month aims to shed light on these security vulnerabilities, while offering advice that anyone can take to protect themselves and their personal information. NCDIT Fosters Cybersecurity Interest Among Local High School Students Friday, August 27, 2021 at 12:00 PM Cybersecurity is a growing concern in North Carolina and the United States. Threats are on the rise, but the work force to help defend against them is not. That creates a risk for the state. State Employee Information Mistakenly Uploaded to Internal Website Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 12:00 PM A file containing personally identifiable information including 84,860 employees’ names and Social Security numbers was mistakenly uploaded to an internal portal that was accessible to other state employees. It was found during routine scans of the state's network on July 30. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 … Next page ›› Last page Last » Subscribe to Press Releases