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Source: Deloitte-NASCIO study
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WHY STATE AGENCIES NEED SECURITY PLANS
“State and local governments face unique cybersecurity threats that can endanger critical infrastructure, as well as residents’ sensitive personal
and financial data.”—Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) The Good News:
More States Take Cyberthreats Seriously
• 40% have established CISOs or equivalent roles
• 38% describe their cyber initiative as mature • 27% have state-level cybersecurity programs
21%
Collaborate to Battle Cyberthreats
96% • State and Local Cyber Protection Act would require
of states/ territories are involved in info-sharing
federal government to help protect state and local government agencies
centers • National Governors Association’s Meet the Threat initiative helps states tackle cybersecurity threats head-on
SEVERAL STATES LEAD THE WAY
Alabama has standards in alignment with NIST Risk Management Framework and centralized governance, risk, and compliance
Colorado set up “Securing Colorado” program that led to 48% reduction in risk over two years
Illinois is developing a “cyber disruption strategy” aimed at responding
to and minimizing the impact of a significant cyber incident
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43%
Established & funded
Established & not funded
Cybersecurity Incident/ Data Breach Reporting and Handling
4%
32%
Not in place
Source: Deloitte-NASCIO study
In progress