Former Indiana homeland security chief to lead cybersecurity office Indiana appoints Joel Thacker to lead its new Office of Cybersecurity, coordinating statewide preparedness.
DOE opens $100M cybersecurity funding program for electric utilities DOE offers $100 million for nonprofit-led cybersecurity assistance to rural and municipal electric utilities.
Cybersecurity, AI lead state technology priorities in 2026 survey Cybersecurity, shared services and AI lead state technology priorities as governments accelerate digital modernization.
Nebraska moves to consolidate cybersecurity information sharing Nebraska plans a statewide cybersecurity information-sharing center combining existing capabilities.
Washington names Gwen Gann state cybersecurity chief Washington has named Gwen Gann its new state CISO to oversee the Office of Cybersecurity.
Portland seeks leader for new Data and Privacy Office Portland is hiring its first data and privacy officer to lead a new office overseeing data governance and privacy.
Report finds states taking larger role in infrastructure cybersecurity A report finds states expanding critical infrastructure cybersecurity efforts while confronting gaps in authority and funding.
Federal cybersecurity officials urge safeguards for agentic AI deployment Federal cybersecurity agencies released new guidance warning organizations about the growing risks tied to autonomous AI systems.
White House outlines cybersecurity priorities for government and industry The White House released a new cybersecurity strategy to strengthen defenses, improve networks and confront cybercrime.
Texas Tech tapped for $149M cybersecurity investment Texas awarded $149 million to Texas Tech to build an EMP testing facility and expand cybersecurity research.