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Michigan launches free app to protect mobile devices from threats
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LANSING, Mich. The state of Michigan is now providing residents access to a free mobile application that can detect threats to their mobile devices. The Michigan Secure app alerts an individual of suspicious activity on their mobile device, allowing them to interact with the digital world with greater confidence.
“Our reliance on mobile devices has been met with a surge in activity by cybercriminals looking to access those devices to steal our personal information, and possibly much worse,” said DTMB Director and State Chief Information Officer Brom Stibitz. “The Michigan Secure app is a huge step towards protecting Michiganders from these criminals and giving us all some peace of mind as we use our phones and tablets.”
I haven t heard of a lot of states being worried about their residents safety while online, but Michigan just announced they re launching an app that will help identify cyber threats on your mobile device.
Fox 17 reports that the app called Michigan Secure is a free app to use, but will warn users if there is suspicious activity or transactions on their smartphone. This is great because think of how much we use our phones, and even though certain brands claim you can t get hacked or a virus on their devices, enough of us have figured out that s not always the case. The best part is, you don t have to give any of your personal information to use the app.
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NASCA announces appointment of Brom Stibitz as president of the executive committee
LEXINGTON, KY, January 08, 2021 /24-7PressRelease/ The National Association of State Chief Administrators (NASCA) announced the appointment of Brom Stibitz as president of the Executive Committee to fill the remainder of the term vacated by Daniel Kim of California upon his departure from state government. Stibitz previously served as vice president of the association and is Director and Chief Information Officer for the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) for the State of Michigan.
While Stibitz has been with the DTMB since 2015 as Deputy Director, in 2020 he was appointed as Director and Chief Information Officer by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. In his role, he manages operations for the agency that provides information technology, business and administrative services to Michigan s residents, businesses, state agencies, state employees and retirees.