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State consolidates cybersecurity functions, pursuing zero-trust model and insurance risk management
Summary
The state has centralized cybersecurity functions under SITSD and is pursuing a 'zero trust' security architecture. Officials said centralization reduced cyber insurance costs and that small vendors who cannot meet insurance requirements may be accepted through a director-signed assumption-of-risk process.
Kevin Gilbertson and DPHHS staff told the committee that the state consolidated security functions across executive-branch agencies to create full-time security teams, standardize controls and reduce insurance costs.
Gilbertson said the centralization effort started in 2023 and followed agency workshops that inventoried security controls and risks. "We are consolidating all security functions...we are in the process of final workshops and developing a…
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