NASCIO’s Deputy Executive Director Meredith Ward shared key points from NASCIO’s recent cybersecurity study during a NASCIO Voices interview. She noted the top barrier confronting chief information security officers—legacy infrastructure and solutions to support emerging threats. The November 20 NASCIO Voices episode also explored how CISO’s handle GenAI.
An audit of state government websites reveals that none meet the Department of Justice’s accessibility requirements; the U.S. Department of Justice in April issued new rules for web accessibility for government websites. The Web Almanac on November 11 also lists the most accessible state governments, with Colorado topping the list with a 96% accessibility ranking.
The Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy plans to require licensure for all nonresident pharmacies dispensing prescriptions in the state. On November 19 the board published an implementation plan for these changes. The regulatory updates, according to JD Supra on November 22, include new requirements for nonresident pharmacies, as well as in-state and nonresident compounding pharmacies.
