Cybersecurity
St. Paul officials still dealing with summer cyberattack’s fallout
The Minnesota capital’s networks were disrupted in July and government operations are still recovering. Preparedness and partnerships were key in the city’s response.
House votes to reup cyber grant program
Lawmakers approved a measure to reauthorize the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program for 10 years. It now moves to the Senate.
Government funding deal reups cyber grant program
Lawmakers reauthorized the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program as part of the deal to reopen the federal government, but funding remains an open question.
Report blames Nevada hack on employee downloading malware
The August cyber incident took down state websites after a state worker inadvertently downloaded malware onto a government machine. And while hackers demanded a ransom, none was paid.
How Dakota State University looks to lead on growing the cyber workforce
The institution has long been a leader on combatting various cybersecurity issues and increasing preparedness by providing its students with hands-on labs and simulations, with a view to fast-tracking them into sensitive roles.
CyberCorps talent pipeline buckles under Trump hiring freezes
The cornerstone program for training and placing student talent into government cybersecurity positions has been hobbled by recent federal employment logjams, jeopardizing workforce pipelines and leaving many recruits burdened by debt.
New Rhode Island cyber range prepares students for real world danger lurking in cyberspace
State leaders celebrated at a “powering up” ceremony at Rhode Island College Wednesday for a new state-of-the-art cyber range, where students gain hands-on learning experience to prevent and respond to cyber threats.
Nevada still mum on whether it paid ransom to cyber attackers
The governor’s office did not directly respond to questions about additional details on the cyber attack, including what ransom was demanded by the attackers, and whether a ransom was paid by the state.
Preparing state CIOs for the future of cyber and AI defense
COMMENTARY | States must act fast and be strategic, and their actions now can lay the groundwork for long-term success even as they await additional guidance and funding.
Federal funding runs out for cyber info-sharing center
Without federal support for the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, it now shifts to a paid membership model.
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Preparing New York for evolving cyber threats
An interview with New York State Deputy Chief Cyber Officer for Operations Michaela Lee.
Senators call for election security briefing as major races draw closer
“We are concerned that you may have directed the Intelligence Community (IC) to cease its intelligence reporting on this vital topic,” the senators wrote to the director of national intelligence in a Monday letter.
Cyber leaders say culture is hard to track but must constantly evolve
Speakers at this week’s Billington Cybersecurity Summit said if even the lowest-level employees are shown where they can make a difference, it can encourage that culture.
New bill would reauthorize state and local cyber grant program
The bipartisan legislation, which expires at month’s end, would extend the popular program and ensure that critical infrastructure and AI systems are covered under it.
Push continues to fund cyber info-sharing center
Emergency funding for the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center runs out at the end of September, and experts are worried about the consequences if it lapses fully.
Wyden calls for review of US court systems’ cyber posture after case system hack
Since the incident, several district courts have instructed filers not to submit sealed documents, amid risks that the systems protecting them may not be secure.
Foreign adversaries are trying to weaponize open-source software, report finds
Hacking units affiliated with nation-state adversaries are subtly contributing to open-source software tools and working to insert backdoors into publicly available code used by millions worldwide, new research says.
NIST releases final digital identity guidelines after years of drafts
The new guidelines remove mentions of equity that NIST had included in previous draft updates.
State and local governments need a unified approach to cybersecurity
COMMENTARY | A consolidated cyber operations framework for states isn’t just a strategy — it’s a lifeline in an era of relentless cyber threats.
Mayors worry about cybersecurity almost as much as substance use, mental health
The National League of Cities’ State of the Cities survey found that 39% of mayors are very concerned about cyber, which is not far behind more traditional public health issues.
