Topics Related to Cybersecurity

Governor Stein Proclaims October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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.

Governor Cooper Proclaims October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Reminds North Carolinians to Beware of Hurricane-Related Scams

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. 

State of NC Solicits Vendors for New State Contract for Cybersecurity Solutions

The new Cybersecurity Products and Services state contract establishes a consolidated portfolio of solutions to meet the evolving cybersecurity needs for the state.

Gov. Cooper Signs Executive Order to Protect State's IT Infrastructure

The order directs the state chief information officer and the NCDIT to develop a policy that prohibits the use of TikTok, WeChat and potentially other applications on state agency IT systems in a manner that presents an unacceptable cybersecurity risk.

Governor Cooper Proclaims October Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Warns of Hurricane-Related Scams

Following the damage Hurricane Ian left across North Carolina, state officials are warning North Carolinians to be on high alert for online scams and threats. 

Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order Establishing State of North Carolina Joint Cybersecurity Task Force

The order encourages Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources entities to report cybersecurity incidents to the North Carolina Joint Cybersecurity Task Force.

NCDIT Fosters Cybersecurity Interest Among Local High School Students

Cybersecurity is a growing issue in North Carolina. Threats are rising, but the work force to help defend against them is not.

Governor Cooper Encourages High School Students to Explore Cybersecurity Careers

CyberStart America encourages high school students to learn more about cybersecurity and computer science and earn a chance to win a college scholarship.

Gov. Roy Cooper Proclaims October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Cybersecurity Awareness Month aims to shed light on security vulnerabilities, while offering advice that anyone can take to protect their personal information.

18 N.C. High School Students Named ‘National Cyber Scholars’ After Winning Nationwide Cybersecurity Competition

Each student received a college scholarship from the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation and the opportunity to participate in the Cyber Foundations Academy.