The shift to e-government -- and all that comes with it, including high-speed networks, mobile computing and better information sharing -- has introduced new risks to PII.
If a state or federal government data system or communications network is disrupted, the consequences can be far-reaching. It can lead to chaos, fear and potential loss of life.
The rise in the number of laptops, broadband and Wi-Fi connections in homes, and Webmail accounts has made telecommuting more feasible than ever. But IT needs to better address security.
