Georgia’s Compliance Risk Management Efforts Get Boost from State Government Agency

The Office of Information Security (OIS) in Georgia has been working closely with information security organizations across all levels of state government to help build, manage, and mature cybersecurity programs. The agency provides assistance and subject matter expertise to support IT-related risk management efforts throughout the state.

Utilizing Industry-Leading Frameworks and Partnerships

To guide their work, OIS is utilizing the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework and the CIS 18 Critical Controls. By leveraging partnerships with:

• Mississippi Cybersecurity and Information Systems Advisory Council
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• Georgia Department of Defense

team members are serving as advisors and consultants to help agency executives, security officers, business owners, and IT departments develop comprehensive security strategies.

Developing Comprehensive Security Strategies

These strategies aim to define, implement, and continuously monitor cybersecurity structures that support the state’s missions in a rapidly changing and challenging cyber landscape. The agency is also working closely with:

Georgia Technology Authority (GTA)

to ensure compliance with information security policies and standards issued by GTA, which play a critical role in reducing risk in the state’s technology enterprise.

Contact Information

For more information on Georgia’s efforts to manage compliance risk, contact the GTA Office of Information Security at [email address].