The pilot comes as public-sector cybersecurity teams face increasingly sophisticated threats, often while operating with limited staff and resources.

Other NASCIO priorities for Congress include the reauthorization of FirstNet, and the preservation of states’ rights to regulate AI.

The tool is designed to flag potentially fraudulent purchases and temporarily block transactions, similar to fraud detection systems used by banks and credit card companies.

California's governor directed state agencies to form new positions and a new organization designed to rally defenses against AI-fueled attacks against critical services.

A new initiative at the National League of Cities will aim to help local governments find the soft spots in their organizations and computer networks.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the state will distribute $9 million to fund more than 150 cybersecurity projects tied to the state's water infrastructure.

Two operational technology experts said devices connected to the internet, out of convenience, and a shortage of technical expertise at water utilities is what led to the…

The Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act failed to pass in 2023. Sens. Mark Warner and Marsha Blackburn said their bill is urgently needed in 2026.

A cyberattack of undetermined origin disrupted water treatment plants in at least 30 communities in Minnesota, according to the state's technology bureau.

California State Chief Information Security Officer Vitaliy Panych will step down after seven years leading the state's cybersecurity efforts.