State & Local Government

The role of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) at the state level of government is changing. As the responsibility of IT purchasing shifts to business units and end users, CIOs are having to juggle new technology demands, opportunities and risks.

We've explored how data breaches are skyrocketing at government agencies in the US at the federal, state and local levels. This same trend is mirrored by governments the world over.

State and local government agencies are under pressure to do more with fewer resources. They are tasked with ensuring the security of the communities they serve, including the protection of sensitive data. These agencies must also maintain high standards of security in an increasingly challenging environment.

The latest IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence research recently revealed a global spike in government data breaches.

Substantial device loss, along with the risk of a data breach, motivated the Las Vegas Valley Water District to search for a comprehensive security solution.