Digital departments have expanded significantly over the last few years. There are new technology concerns that require immediate addressing and implementation. Experts believe that there are three main pillars in the digital divide. Broadband access is one of those pillars that regulates digital equity and effective organizational communication. Many C-suite officials have forgotten the vitality of broadband access. While interviewing Washington state CIO Bill Kekoe for news site GeekWire, Mike Lewis highlights the importance of broadband access.
How Broadband Access Uplifts Digital Equity
A broadband connection enables people to voice their opinions and concerns, specifically related to the government. A government’s responsibility is to focus on digital awareness and implement cybersecurity measures. When Lewis asks Kehoe about the security status of Washington state, he states the importance of end-point security. Kehoe says that government IT facilities are planning to reinforce security detection, monitoring, and remediation. Lewis further asks Kehoe about the safety plan that government agencies follow in the wake of a cyberattack. Kehoe responds that the agency gets to the bottom of the problem, determines the issue, and mitigates potential risks.
The Working Methods of Government IT Agencies
Here is a list of cybersecurity ideas and information that Kehoe shared in the interview:
- Government agencies outsource project teams, where outside vendors play a vital role in enhancing IT design and security.
- The state security officer works in close contact with the CIO of the state and keeps the governor in the loop of ongoing IT operations.
- There is an overwhelming response from government officials regarding the innovative culture and agile methodologies. The government is looking for ways to accommodate cultural shifts and creative mindsets.
- Private companies and government agencies coordinated and collected data to provide COVID-19 vaccines. It is one of the examples of how IT collaboration facilitates social welfare.
Click on the link to read the original article:
