The study by NASCIO and Deloitte found that just 26% of respondents are extremely or very confident they can protect themselves from cyber threats, down from 48% in 2022.
PHILADELPHIA — State cybersecurity officials appear less confident they can protect themselves against threats to their systems and assets, according to a survey released last week.
The survey by the National Association of State Chief Information Officers and Deloitte found that just 26% of state chief information security officers say they are “extremely” or “very” confident that they can protect themselves from cyber threats. That’s a reduction from the 2022 edition of this survey, when 48% said they were confident of protecting themselves.
Experts put that dramatic drop in confidence down to the continued growth of artificial intelligence, which is already being exploited by bad actors and hackers connected to nation-states. And while AI’s defensive capabilities are already being used, keeping up with threat actors will be a constantly moving target.
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By Chris Teale,
Managing Editor
May 4, 2026