Ransomware continues to have "significant repercussions," and malicious actors' tactics are evolving, according to a bureau advisory.

Christopher Bramwell said he wants to ensure state agencies and larger localities have certified professionals handling residents' data.

Local cybersecurity officials are boosting regional collaborations with added support from the federal government.

Illinois CIO Jennifer Ricker said there's "a little to be seen" for how the upcoming grant program will be administered.

Khaled Tawfik, the chief information officer of Irvine, California, is set to become San Jose's new CIO in April.

New York CIO Angelo Riddick said the Empire State is investing in new cybersecurity precautions and sharing with its local governments.

Rep. Jim Langevin, D-R.I., said state and local governments need to pursue IT modernization to reduce their cybersecurity risks.

Student records going back to 2016 were affected in the breach of a vendor that provides grading and attendance software.

The Biden administration is proposing a dedicated funding stream for improving elections, after "episodic or crisis-driven" rounds.