Cybersecurity Press Releases

The North Carolina Senate today confirmed Nate Denny as Secretary of the N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) and State Chief Information Officer. Denny has more than two decades of public-sector experience at the state and federal levels, including leadership roles that have directly improved technology access and security for North Carolinians. His extensive background ensures the department's continued focus on effective technology strategy, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and broadband expansion across North Carolina. 

N.C. Department of Information Technology Recommends Increased Digital Security and Awareness in the Face of Evolving Global Cyberthreats

Hands-on internship program strengthens North Carolina’s cyber workforce while protecting critical digital infrastructure

North Carolina is taking a major step toward modernizing its digital infrastructure by standardizing security requirements for cloud solutions used by state agencies – a move that reinforces the state’s commitment to safeguarding government data and reducing cyber risks while enabling innovation.The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) has partnered with GovRAMP to adopt a unified security framework for cloud service providers working with executive branch agencies.

Live cross-state 911 call routing validates Emergency Services IP Network, mobile command integration, and advanced data delivery

The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT), under the leadership of first-year Secretary and State Chief Information Officer Teena Piccione, finished 2025 as a national leader in technology modernization, following the successful implementation of sweeping initiatives that expanded broadband access, advanced trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) governance, reduced procurement timelines and strengthened cybersecurity protections across the state.

Governor Josh Stein has proclaimed October Cybersecurity Awareness Month in North Carolina and is encouraging all North Carolinians to prioritize online safety and protect themselves from online threats and scams.

Executive Order 24 creates the AI Leadership Council to advise and support the Governor and state agencies on AI strategy, policy and training. The order also creates the AI Accelerator within NCDIT to serve as a centralized hub for AI governance, research, partnership, development, implementation, and training.

The Statewide IT Procurement Office has received the prestigious National Procurement Institute Achievement of Excellence in Procurement award for demonstrating a commitment to excellence in procurement practices, such as innovation, professionalism, productivity, leadership and e-Procurement.

Starting with the upcoming fall semester, interns will work up to 25 hours a week in cybersecurity roles at NCDIT. These remote positions will focus on giving interns experiential learning opportunities in various aspects of cybersecurity and information technology.