Cybersecurity
This cybersecurity agency is supposed to protect U.S. elections. Officials fear it’s been compromised by Trump.
President Donald Trump’s 2027 budget proposal would reduce funding for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency by another $700 million, which could necessitate 900 additional layoffs.
New Mexico cybersecurity leader calls for quantum safeguards while state inks deal with major player
A partnership with Japanese corporation Fujitsu is expected to help build capacity for quantum computing hardware, train scientists and engineers.
Cyber threats put water systems at risk
As federal attention grows, some states are boosting cybersecurity — but local utilities face continued challenges.
New partnership formed to share cyber threat intel with water utilities
The Water Information Sharing and Advisory Center partnered with Cyware to provide intelligence and what officials called a “collective defense” in the face of growing threats.
America’s water systems are becoming a front line in cyber conflict
COMMENTARY | Recent incidents should serve as a huge warning signal, and should encourage utilities to think about cybersecurity not as a compliance but a resilience issue.
States risk rebuilding the cloud compliance maze
COMMENTARY | Some are moving towards their own procurement mandates, but might find themselves in a fragmented environment that could make compliance challenging.
Renewed CISA support comes too late for midterm prep, some election officials say
Arizona still plans to accept federal help on Election Day, while officials warn that staffing cuts have weakened relationships and left smaller jurisdictions with fewer resources.
Cyber decisions that outlast leadership transitions
COMMENTARY | A transition-ready decision record can keep state and local cyber-risk choices from losing their logic when leaders, vendors or service owners change.
CISA pledges election security support after cuts weakened ties with states
A new plan emphasizes threat sharing and coordination ahead of the midterms, but does not explain how those commitments fit with proposed cuts to dedicated election security funding.
Lawmakers mull cybersecurity concerns as they prepare for overhaul of Georgia’s voting system
Georgia seems poised to switch to hand-marked ballots, but cybersecurity experts say there is a lot to consider to ensure that voting stays secure.
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Money worries weigh on critical infrastructure amid growing cyber threats, report finds
A joint study found that while almost all state tech leaders are worried about cyberattacks, they lack the funding to protect some of these crucial systems.
Water utilities can be running and still not be recovered
COMMENTARY | Questions around whether water is safe to drink tell only half the story. Public reporting does not show if trusted operational authority has been re-established.
How cyber ranges can help build trust in AI
The public and private sectors are turning more and more to closed environments to help prepare for a cyberattack. Experts said they can also build an understanding of AI and its capabilities.
Luminis cybersecurity incident highlights ‘concerning’ rise in attacks on healthcare
Experts say officials should anticipate future attacks and bolster their cybersecurity protections.
New state cloud rules are rewriting who can sell to government
COMMENTARY | Independently verified security is moving from a review conducted near the end of procurement to a requirement that can determine who competes and on what timetable.
White House launches water cybersecurity pilot in Texas
Project Watershed 250 will stress-test utilities over six months and could serve as a model for protecting water providers nationwide.
Whole-of-state cyber defense: The pathway for addressing today’s AI-fueled threats
COMMENTARY | When every link in the chain is protected, the entire state is stronger, so they and their technology partners must operate as a unified, integrated force.
States, feds scramble to prevent more water cyberattacks
In the weeks after nine states were hit, lawmakers at the federal and state levels have proposed new funding to harden infrastructure, but experts warned they remain vulnerable.
White House to soon launch water provider cyber protection program
The plans come as several states face water system intrusions from what some official suspect could be linked to Iran.
Treasury sanctions Iranian hackers tied to critical infrastructure breaches
Four of the five people named in the cyber action were also charged last week in the Justice Department’s expanded Mabna Institute case.
