State CISOs Report Lower Confidence in Public Sector Cybersecurity, 2026 NASCIO-Deloitte Survey Shows
A 2026 survey by NASCIO and Deloitte reveals that confidence among state CISOs in protecting public sector data has declined, with only 26% expressing 'extremely' or 'very' confidence, down from 48% in 2022. The report highlights increased sophistication of cyber threats, budget cuts, and a growing focus on implementing effectiveness metrics as top priorities.
Topics: AI-enabled threats budget constraints CISO priorities cybersecurity public data protection