Chesterfield County, VA, Enhances Cybersecurity Amid AI and Quantum Tech Advances
Chesterfield County, Virginia, is investing in cybersecurity as it adapts to the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technology. The county's Chief Information Officer, Scott Furman, highlights the shift in public-sector IT towards cloud services and AI, necessitating a reevaluation of skills and organizational structures. The county is focusing on modernizing its infrastructure, with an emphasis on data governance, analytics, and AI operations. New roles such as site reliability engineers and data stewards are being introduced to manage these changes. The county aims to leverage AI and data to enhance its cybersecurity measures, ensuring robust protection against potential threats. 
