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# North Carolina rationalizes cyber tools by asking a simple question

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**Published:** July 8, 2026  
**Original:** https://federalnewsnetwork.com/ask-the-cio/2026/07/north-carolina-rationalizes-cyber-tools-by-asking-a-simple-question/  

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- [Overview](#overview)

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## Overview

Bernice Russell-Bond, the North Carolina CISO, said she’s looking for the most impactful cyber tools while also maintaining fiscal responsibility.

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