A new cloud security program is one of several new cybersecurity programs underway in Texas, which also plans to recruit volunteer incident response teams.

A change in the state's new budget means agencies no longer have to reimburse the California Department of Technology for cybersecurity functions.

Dedicated cybersecurity grants would be made available over four years, according to an outline of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan.

State officials said malicious actors may have accessed the personal information, including bank account numbers, of people who filed for unemployment payments.

Retiring legacy systems, Illinois CISO Adam Ford said during a CrowdStrike event, is like "replacing the air conditioner before it goes out."

Blyth helped lead the recovery to a 2018 ransomware attack that became a blueprint for how state governments respond to major cyber incidents.

The House voted to create the $500 million grant program sought by NASCIO and other groups, but whether the Senate will follow remains to be seen.

The group is charged with developing a "comprehensive plan" within 90 days to improve cybersecurity in the state.

The app contains best practices, incident-response plan templates, hygiene checklists, FAQs and a glossary of common cybersecurity terms.