Cybersecurity Press Releases
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.
The N.C. Department of Information Technology is joining others from around the world Jan.
NCDIT Secretary and State Chief Information Officer Jim Weaver was named Public Leader of the Year, while NCDIT had finalists in the Government and Cybersecurity Award categories.
Scammers can pose as official representatives of disaster aid organizations or charities and use phishing emails, social media messages, texts and phone calls to obtain personal and financial information and access devices and networks that hold sensitive data.
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers recently recognized North Carolina’s IT achievements with multiple national honors. In addition, North Carolina received an “A” grade on the Center for Digital Government’s Digital States Survey for its use of digital technologies.
The new Cybersecurity Products and Services state contract establishes a consolidated portfolio of solutions to meet the evolving cybersecurity needs for the state.
Christie Burris previously served as executive director of the N.C. Health Information Exchange Authority.
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in North Carolina to recognize the importance of staying safe online.“Advances in digital technology make amazing opportunities possible but also open the door to more cyber attacks,” Governor Cooper said. “Cyberthreats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and I encourage all North Carolinians to make smart decisions to avoid online scams and secure your personal information.”
The N.C. Department of Information Technology is inviting IT service providers within the state of North Carolina to prequalify for a statewide convenience contract to deliver security assessment services to government entities under State Term Contract 918A.