Cybersecurity
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State leaders prioritized AI advancement in 2025; CIO Alberto Gonzalez said it will help support being efficient and improved service delivery for residents. Onboarding staff has been greatly quickened. -
What cyber trends and predictions are coming for 2026? Here’s your annual security industry prediction report roundup for the new year, highlighting insights from the top vendors, publications and thought leaders.
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The local government was among many nationwide that were impacted by a cyber attack on the CodeRED platform. Its owner has transferred the county and other subscribers to a new system.
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With a neighboring district recovering from a cyber attack last week, Grand Island Public Schools CIO Cory Gearhart supported what he described as the state's renewed focus on data governance and cybersecurity.
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Nearly one-third of state agencies haven’t completed required security assessments, according to a new audit report. That number, however, represents a marked improvement from a similar review in 2019.
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At its annual conference, the National Association of State Chief Information Officers recognized Ohio’s Holly Drake for her cybersecurity leadership, while also doling out other tech awards.
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A graduate of a private Lutheran university in Indiana is suing his alma mater following a data breach in August, alleging the university didn’t do enough to safeguard the data or notify impacted parties.
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The Local Government Cybersecurity Alliance’s initial publication calls on officials to treat cybersecurity as a financial and fiduciary responsibility.
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After being targeted by a cyber attack last week, Kearney Public Schools in Nebraska are still holding classes this week without phones, computers and other network-dependent systems.
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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is under new leadership and focus as we enter FY2026. So what are the priorities for the coming year?
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IT leaders in the state’s most populous county said they will utilize new Texas Cyber Command services after a shift in national support, while building their own cybersecurity teams and training programs.
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The debut of the agency’s online presence is expected to be followed by the activation of three core technical units including cyber threat intelligence and digital forensics. Leaders are also recruiting for key positions.
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The city will make settlements to current and former police officers and workers whose personal information was compromised by a 2023 ransomware attack. The incident, a data breach, impacted basic services for weeks.
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Chief Information Security Officer Shawn Ivy said that his state maintains a self-reliant framework through dedicated funding, layered defenses and deliberate preparation for emerging technologies.
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The company, which sells records management and other tools for law enforcement, is offering proactive monitoring and other types of cyber defenses. Concerns about attacks on local agencies are growing.
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The Cyber Maryland investment aims to support organizations that invest in workforce development via the Cyber and AI Clinic, which will train residents for careers in this field and offer security services.
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An Internet outage is affecting all networks at a public school district in Illinois, complicated by the 1:1 device plan the district typically relies upon. Teachers and students are back to pencils and papers this week.
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What is Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification from the Department of Defense and why should state and local governments care about it? How agencies can leverage funding to grow their security programs.
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A cyber expert is warning state and local leaders to "dust off" response plans and ensure workers are well guarded against sophisticated phishing attacks that may capitalize on funding gaps and political division.
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Artificial intelligence has been in the spotlight, but quantum computing is poised to be the next big tech phenomenon. Industry experts urge public- and private-sector agencies to start preparing now.
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The California county, the nation’s most populous, improved the accuracy of its threat identification with a new solution, and saved millions of dollars in staff hours. Benefits were immediate.
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