North Dakota Takes Multipronged Approach to Cybersecurity
The North Dakota Information Technology Department is focusing on several new initiatives to increase cybersecurity across government agencies as well as for the individuals they serve. Shutterstock/vs148
The never-ending onslaught of cyber attacks against government is pushing the state of North Dakota to take proactive action on several fronts, including the education space and working with the public to understand these threats.
The state’s cybersecurity strategy, which was accelerated by the passing of Senate Bill 2110 in February 2019, has focused largely on giving the North Dakota Information Technology Department (NDIT) authority on cybersecurity matters for the state’s 400 public entities. In the past year, the strategy has broadened with targeted initiatives, such as a statewide awareness campaign, incorporating efforts to make individuals more resilient against cyber attacks.