Minnesota announced a new statewide cybersecurity plan designed to support local governments, tribal nations and K-12 school districts.

A group of state and regional cybersecurity officials said there's a need to expand relationships with smaller units of government.

It's only become more urgent for state and local governments to mount a collective defense, current and former state cyber leaders said.

Arizona Chief Information Security Officer Tim Roemer said the new software will give him a better view of the threat landscape.