NASCIO 2017: IT Leaders Grapple with Cybersecurity Staffing Gap

Competition from the private sector and growing online threats compel state CIOs to get creative in filling cybersecurity roles.

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<li>Dave Weinstein, CTO, State of New Jersey</li>
<li>Todd Kimbriel, CIO, State of Texas</li>
<li>Dewand Neely, CIO, State of Indiana</li>
<li>Shanna Rahming, CIO, State of Nevada</li>
<li>Lynne Pizzini, CISO, State of Montana</li>
<li>Nelson Moe, CIO, State of Virginia</li>
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<li>The shortage of qualified cybersecurity staff is a challenge as IT leaders face increasing threats and vulnerabilities.</li>
<li>Many states pursue partnerships with academic institutions to develop a pipeline of security professionals.</li>
<li>CIOs prioritize internal training programs in an effort to identify individuals with a knack for cybersecurity.</li>
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