Resource Center For State Cybersecurity

The significant and continued growth of cyber-attacks against the United States makes cybersecurity a critical issue for all Governors. To help states address the consequences of the rapidly evolving and expanding technological threats now faced by law enforcement agencies, public works and energy agencies, private financial and communications sectors and the general public, NGA launched a Resource Center for State Cybersecurity to provide Governors with resources, tools and recommendations to help craft and implement effective state cybersecurity policies and practices. To inform the work of the Resource Center, NGA is working with leading experts, practitioners, representatives from key state and federal agencies and representatives from private industry to develop resources and tools and to provide strategic recommendations on state cybersecurity issues.

Focus Areas

  • Governance
  • Response Planning
  • Critical Infrastructure
  • Workforce Development & Education
  • State & Local Partnerships
  • Emerging Technology

Meet the team

  • Jessica Davenport, Program Director
  • Phil Nichols, Senior Policy Analyst
  • Michelle Blakeslee, Policy Analyst
  • Aisley Wallace Harper, Policy Coordinator

NGA Cybersecurity Library

Cyber Circuit – September 2022

Cyber Circuit – September 2022
Updates from the Resource Center for State Cybersecurity team, September 30, 2022 NGA Cybersecurity Policy Academy Update: Washington State Final Report Published Washington was among the five states that participated ...

The State of Ransomware

The State of Ransomware
Across the U.S., states and territories are working to establish cybersecurity training requirements, standardized security policies and incident response plans to help reduce the risk of falling victim to a ...

Cyber Circuit – August 2022

Cyber Circuit - August 2022
Updates from the Resource Center for State Cybersecurity team, August 31, 2022 Cybersecurity Resources State & Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Overview and Key Considerations | DeloitteCybersecurity Toolkit to Protect Elections ...

Cybersecurity Policy Advisors Network

Cybersecurity Policy Advisors Network
The Cybersecurity Policy Advisors Network serves as a forum to share ideas and troubleshoot challenges with colleagues from other states, connect advisors with valuable resources and materials and provide opportunities ...

Opportunities For Cybersecurity Investment In The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act

Opportunities For Cybersecurity Investment In The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act
In an increasingly modernized and interconnected world, the cybersecurity risk continues to grow, and our nation’s infrastructure is not impervious. For states looking to elevate their cybersecurity posture, the IIJA ...

Cyber Circuit – July 2022

Cyber Circuit - July 2022
Updates from the Resource Center for State Cybersecurity team, July 29, 2022 You're Invited! Join NGA for a webinar on Tuesday, August 16th at 3:30 P.M. EST on the topic ...

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