According to a February 18 press release, the North Carolina Department of Information Technology partnered with GovRAMP to adopt a security framework for cloud service providers that work with executive branch agencies. “This is about more than compliance. It’s about trust and progress,” NCDIT Secretary and State Chief Information Officer Teena Piccione said. “The public expects secure, reliable services. By adopting a consistent approach, we’re not only protecting the state’s digital assets, but we are empowering agencies to more quickly deliver online services for North Carolinians.” GovRAMP sets uniform, risk-based security requirements to ensure all cloud solutions meet the same level of protection, helping reduce risks like data breaches and vulnerabilities from third-party tools. The updated security requirements take effect April 1. NCDIT and GovRAMP scheduled webinars to help vendors understand the new standards, including GovRAMP processes, verification pathways and alignment with state security expectations.
Massachusetts published the Massachusetts Digital Accessibility and Equity Strategic Plan on February 10. The document outlines the plan’s background, the mission and vision, along with six goals. The six goals for accessibility and equity include: organize and fund the Digital Accessibility and Equity Program; establish an up-to-date governance, risk, and compliance framework; foster an informed and engaged network of stakeholders; procure accessible and equitable IT products and services; empower Commonwealth employees to advance digital accessibility and equity; and design, build, and maintain accessible and equitable digital services, programs, and activities. The plan provides the Commonwealth executive department with a 3-year strategy to improve digital accessibility. In addition, the document reveals the vision: “the Commonwealth will create a culture of accessibility and inclusiveness where persons of all abilities and needs can effectively and equitably participate in and benefit from the digital services, programs, and activities offered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.”
At the recent Adobe Government Forum, Tai Phan, Chief AI and Technology Officer for Oklahoma tackled the topic of the future of AI and government. Phan and other panelists discussed how public agencies innovate, while also maintaining public trust. According to Route Fifty on February 17, Phan said, “AI for us, moving forward, stands for accountable innovation, two words that traditionally may have not played well together. But as we think about our right moment, right now, as leaders shaping AI…it’s really about rethinking that definition and what that means moving forward.” Phan shared that Oklahoma focuses right now on “amplifying the workforce” with the use of artificial intelligence.
Renee Moseley joined GL Solutions in 2016 with an educational and professional background in research and writing, along with software documentation. At GL Solutions she produces informative content to help regulatory agencies stay current on news and information that supports their success.
