Governor Napolitano Signs Executive Order Mitigating Cyber Security Threats

Released in conjunction with her 2008 State of the State address, Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano recently issued Executive Order 2008-10 related to cyber security. Her order directs agencies to work with the Statewide Information Security and Privacy Office to mitigate the risk of privacy and cyber security incidents and promote citizen privacy in the State.

Key summary features of this Executive Order are:

• Protect confidential information acquired from citizens and businesses

• Following Information Security best practices, the risks of a cyber security incidents can be significantly mitigated

• Agencies are required to report cyber security incidents to the Statewide Information Security and Privacy Office

• Develop and implement strategies, policies and procedures to protect all confidential information resources, including electronic, paper and other media

• Deploy encryption technology for all information resources deemed confidential and/or that contain personally identifiable information.

Additionally, SISPO is tracking compliance by budget unit for each point in the EO.

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