The North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) has partnered with GovRAMP to adopt a unified security framework for cloud service providers working with state agencies.

Maryland’s Department of Information Technology announced on Tuesday a new statewide cybersecurity and privacy policy that shifts the state away from its “trust but verify” model in favor of a zero trust framework.

Minnesota’s Technology Advisory Council (TAC) released its 2025 report Feb. 19, outlining new recommendations to state officials to strengthen security, innovation, and service delivery across government.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott awarded a $149 million grant to Texas Tech University to support the development of an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) testing site and make cybersecurity infrastructure enhancements, according to a press release from the governor’s office.

Nearly $4.2 million in grant funds distributed by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) will create artificial intelligence (AI) projects across the nation to support K-12 AI learning. 

Officials at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) confirmed on the morning of Feb. 19 that it was struck by a cyberattack that disrupted its IT network and electronic medical records (EMR) system.

The University of Iowa has appointed Brad Rohrer as chief information officer (CIO) and associate vice president. His first day was Feb. 23.

Massachusetts state officials said they are putting a ChatGPT-powered artificial intelligence (AI) tool into the hands of nearly 40,000 state employees who work within the government’s executive branch.

Philadelphia on Wednesday announced a new citywide air quality monitoring network designed to give residents real-time air quality information in every neighborhood.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) is rolling out a new mobile emergency notification and incident management application designed to strengthen campus safety and real-time response capabilities.