State CISO Michael Gregg said the North Dakota-led interstate cyber operations center could grow to 15 states by the end of the year.

Angelo State University, in West Texas, will host what's eyed as the first of several regional security operations centers around the state.

Iowa plans to expand the center's operations in coming weeks, with around-the-clock threat monitoring and more services for local agencies.

Officials in North Dakota, which organized the initiative, said they expect to have an announcement about the unique organization this year.

Technology officials are compiling technologies and forming relationships across state boundaries to build a unified defense against cyberattacks.

The state becomes one of about a dozen that have opened a SOC, creating a "one-stop shop" for cybersecurity resources and talent.

Chief Information Security Officer Peter Liebert reveals how California is rethinking its strategy with the launch of its new Security Operations Center.