December - 20198GOVERNMENT CIO OUTLOOKIN MYOPINIONf you read the news, or the trade media, it is not difficult to picture how modern society has performed in securing our world. The point is made all too frequently with lists of recent, large-scale intrusions and breaches. Offense is outpacing defense in cybersecurity. My conclusion is that we are treading water, at best, in our efforts to be secure. And while treading water is clearly preferable to drowning, it doesn't demonstrate the kind of control that we need. I would prefer that my conclusion about the state of cybersecurity were closer to enjoying a nice sail on the winds of change.According to a 2016 study by the Internet Association, Digital services and commerce accounts for six percent of US GDP. Eighty-one percent of the US population has a social media profile in 2017. The availability of these services has improved the economy in countless ways, however very little has fundamentally changed in how we secure digital services. A User ID, Password, and in some cases an additional form of proof of identify are the most common protections applied today.It has taken the public sector a bit longer than commercial counterparts to embrace newer technologies. Funding for public sector technology is more limited than in the private sector. Governments must serve all citizens, both those with access to technology and those without. The necessity The availability of digital services has improved the economy in countless ways, however very little has fundamentally changed in how we secure digital servicesMark Raymond, CIO, State of ConnecticutByIThe Difficult Road to a More Secure FutureMark Raymond
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