Governor Mark Gordon has announced a ban on TikTok from all state electronic devices and networks to address cybersecurity concerns raised by TikTok’s foreign ownership and the potential influence of foreign governments. announced.
In a memo to all state employees, the governor instructed them to permanently remove TikTok from all state government electronic devices and networks and block access. This ban applies to all state-issued mobile phones, laptops, tablets, desktop computers, and other information technology devices capable of connecting to the Internet.
“Maintaining robust cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and Wyoming is committed to identifying threats that could impact public safety,” said Gordon. “The possibility of foreign governments accessing information collected by TikTok is very troubling.”
The governor’s announcement means Wyoming joins at least 12 states that have banned TikTok from state devices.
The governor’s memo also directs the state’s Enterprise Technology Service, the Wyoming Department of Homeland Security, and the Wyoming Intelligence Analysis Team to conduct a coordinated review of other technology-based threats posed to government networks. doing.
A copy of the Governor’s memo is attached and can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Voir7AyN3IL6D_FoGSwD3dXvsBi00EMz/view.
