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NASCIO Agenda Focuses on AI Policy, Cyber Investment and Critical InfrastructureState CIOs have lots on their plates, juggling multiple priorities from AI to cybersecurity. But the state IT programs don't have to go it alone. The National Association of State CIOs' 2026 agenda focuses on federal legislation - and federal funds - that could help state IT programs.

CEO Rohit Ghai Emphasizes Platform Depth, Threat Intel and AI-Powered SimplicityRohit Ghai, the new CEO of Barracuda, is leading a push to protect midmarket and resource-constrained businesses through a deeply integrated platform powered by AI. He says ease of use, human-led threat intelligence and modular deployment are essential to meeting their cybersecurity needs.

Also: Why AI Agents Are Colliding, What Good Governance Ought to Look LikeIn this week's panel, four ISMG editors discussed real-time vishing attacks that are defeating MFA, the growing problem of AI agents making conflicting decisions inside of enterprises and why the next phase of AI adoption depends on governance, accountability and control.

Artificial intelligence use in healthcare is only as safe and accurate as the governance and trust frameworks surrounding it, particularly in clinical environments where errors or hallucinations can directly impact patient care, said Dave Bailey, vice president at consultancy Clearwater.

Agents Fuel Digital Risk Protection, Open-Source Intel Adoption in Regulated SpacesOuttake will invest $40 million to grow its automated platform for digital risk protection and open-source threat intelligence. CEO Alex Dhillon says the New York-based startup's agent-led model stands apart by replacing manual labor with scalable AI workflows.

ACAMS Says Investigators Need Better Data, Architecture and AI-Based DetectionThe financial system has a trust problem driven by artificial intelligence, and CIOs looking to prevent fraud and other financial crimes will only face more challenges as criminals find new ways to use AI to swindle, according to an Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists survey.

ACAMS Says Investigators Need Better Data, Architecture and AI-Based DetectionThe financial system has a trust problem driven by artificial intelligence, and CIOs looking to prevent fraud and other financial crimes will only face more challenges as criminals find new ways to use AI to swindle, according to an Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists survey.

CISA Defends Director’s Use of AI Tool Despite Internal Compliance ReviewCybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Acting Director Madhu Gottumukkala uploaded sensitive documents to ChatGPT under a temporary, approved exception, prompting internal alerts and reigniting concerns over the agency's AI governance and leadership judgement.

Reported Victim Tally in HCIactive's Health Data Theft Incident SoarsThe victim count in a 2025 hack against a Maryland-based firm that provides "AI-powered" administrative and technology services to healthcare practices soared to nearly 3.1 million nationwide, according to an updated breach report from Healthcare Interactive.

Digital Risk Protection Startup to Expand Preemptive Scam Detection ToolsWith brand impersonation and account takeover attacks surging, Memcyco raised $37 million in Series A funding to scale its preemptive scam detection platform. The firm plans to grow its sales team, develop AI-based features and support new product launches in the coming year.

Cisco Research Shows How AI Is Reshaping Data Privacy and GovernanceEnterprise data privacy and governance are undergoing fundamental shifts as the promised speed and efficiency of artificial intelligence come crashing into the realities of data risk and regulatory uncertainty.

Series B Round at $1.5B Valuation Backs Push Into AI, Application and Data SecurityCloud security startup Upwind has raised $250 million to expand its CNAPP capabilities beyond detection and response. The company aims to accelerate engineering investment and move into high-demand categories such as AI and data security, achieving a $1.5 billion valuation.

Claroty CEO Yaniv Vardi Outlines IPO Strategy and Growth Through AcquisitionClaroty’s $150 million Series F funding round will help scale its platform for protecting critical infrastructure with embedded AI. CEO Yaniv Vardi says the company aims to reach profitability, pursue M&A and strengthen verticalized offerings for the healthcare, manufacturing and industrial spaces.