John Bel Edwards
Louisiana to build $1.5 million cybersecurity facility
The Louisiana Cyber Coordination Center will be home to the state National Guard's cybersecurity activities and two private-sector firms.
Emergency declarations improve cyberattack recovery, report says
A new report from Moody's says Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards minimized damage by declaring a statewide emergency after a ransomware attack last month.
Louisiana declares emergency over cyberattacks targeting schools
Three school districts in the state were hacked, leading Gov. John Bel Edwards to issue an emergency declaration similar to one following a natural disaster.
Workforce development crucial to improving states' cybersecurity, governors say
The leaders of Louisiana and Arkansas told a National Governors Association conference that states are making headway on cybersecurity through school curriculum and training programs.
Election 2015: CIO futures hang in the balance
Kentuckians head to the polls Tuesday to elect their next governor — and Louisiana and Mississippi will follow suit later this month. What do the 2015 gubernatorial races mean for each state’s top tech executive?
