Special Report: Cybersecurity (May 2016)

Examining the Risks and Realities Facing Cybersecurity Decision-Makers

ROUTE FIFTY SPECIAL REPORT: We take a look at issues like state budgeting for cyber defense, intergovernmental coordination, analytics and training for effective cyber response.

  • By Michael Grass

Minnesota Governor’s Big Cybersecurity Spending Plan Gets Iffy Support in Legislature

Debate about funding levels reflects national discussion about whether states are investing enough to keep computer systems and data safe from hackers and other threats.

  • By Bill Lucia

State and Local Officials Stress Need for Better Coordination to Target Cyber Disruptions

Training, technology and partnerships are critical to infrastructure defense, according to a new white paper, but do encryption and privacy concerns really stand in government’s way?

  • By Dave Nyczepir

States Might Want to Consider Advanced Analytics for Cybersecurity. Here’s Why.

Quickly detecting threats is a key goal with this approach to keeping computer networks safe.

  • By Bill Lucia

How States Can Improve Cyber Threat Intelligence Sharing With the Feds

Virginia has taken a number of steps to boost interoperability with federal agencies: consolidating network infrastructure, investing in fusion centers and filling its cyber workforce gap with community college grads.

  • By Dave Nyczepir

Is Your State Prepared for a Cyberattack on Top of a Natural Disaster?

NASCIO doesn’t think so, so it’s developed a government response planning guide for cyber disruptions.

  • By Dave Nyczepir

Developing a Cyberattack Curriculum to Improve Emergency Response

A pilot version of a new course was offered for the first time in January to Utah's state government.

  • By Bill Lucia