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Cybersecurity for State Leaders to Host Live Cyber Training to Idaho

Posted on by Micki Cockrille

Cybersecurity for State Leaders

Boise, Idaho – Cybersecurity for State Leaders, a nationwide awareness initiative led by the National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) and supported by Google, will host a virtual training in Idaho on Tuesday, June 9th at 10am MT. The initiative aims to bring best practices in cybersecurity to state lawmakers and their staff in all 50 states — with both live virtual events and on demand access available online at any time.

SIGN UP FOR THE IDAHO CYBERSECURITY FOR STATE LEADERS WORKSHOP HERE.

This nonpartisan training curriculum will prepare lawmakers and statehouse staff to be vigilant against cyber threats by offering a deep dive into: the ecosystem of cybersecurity, common types of cyber attacks, how and why cyber attacks work, and best practices on how to protect individuals against cyber threats.

In addition to the live state program, Cybersecurity for State Leaders will also offer on-demand workshops online featuring national cybersecurity leaders in both the public and private sector, including famed cybersecurity executive and Investor on ABC’s  Shark Tank and founder and CEO of the Herjavec Group, Robert Herjavec, former State Department Spokesperson and Undersecretary of State for Public Affairs Heather Nauert, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA), Former Chief Information Security Officer for the Information Security Division of the U.S. Small Business Administration James Saunders, Meredith Griffanti of FTI Consulting, representatives from Google, IBM, Microsoft’s Defending Democracy Program, and more.

Register for the ON DEMAND Cybersecurity for State Leaders Training here: https://cyberforgovleaders.org/register-for-training/.

Cybersecurity is more important than ever as evidenced by governments more frequently falling victim to cyberattacks. This initiative takes training directly to the frontlines of our democracy and ensures state lawmakers are well versed on the threat environment as well as how to mitigate and protect against potential attacks.

For more information on Cybersecurity for State Leaders, visit https://cyberforgovleaders.org/.

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The National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) is a non-profit organization established for cyber innovation and awareness. Established in 2016 from the vision of United States Senator from Colorado John Hickenlooper, in coordination with several people from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and the community, the NCC serves both public and private organizations and individuals through training, education and research. Discover NCC at https://cyber-center.org/.

Cybersecurity for State Leaders to Host Live Cyber Training to Illinois

Posted on by Micki Cockrille

Cybersecurity for State Leaders

Springfield, Illinois – Cybersecurity for State Leaders, a nationwide awareness initiative led by the National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) and supported by Google, will host a virtual training in Illinois on Tuesday, June 8th at 11:00am CT. The initiative aims to bring best practices in cybersecurity to state lawmakers and their staff in all 50 states — with both live virtual events and on demand access available online at any time.

SIGN UP FOR THE IllINOIS CYBERSECURITY FOR STATE LEADERS WORKSHOP HERE.

This nonpartisan training curriculum will prepare lawmakers and statehouse staff to be vigilant against cyber threats by offering a deep dive into: the ecosystem of cybersecurity, common types of cyber attacks, how and why cyber attacks work, and best practices on how to protect individuals against cyber threats.

In addition to the live state program, Cybersecurity for State Leaders will also offer on-demand workshops online featuring national cybersecurity leaders in both the public and private sector, including famed cybersecurity executive and Investor on ABC’s  Shark Tank and founder and CEO of the Herjavec Group, Robert Herjavec, former State Department Spokesperson and Undersecretary of State for Public Affairs Heather Nauert, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA), Former Chief Information Security Officer for the Information Security Division of the U.S. Small Business Administration James Saunders, Meredith Griffanti of FTI Consulting, representatives from Google, IBM, Microsoft’s Defending Democracy Program, and more.

Register for the ON DEMAND Cybersecurity for State Leaders Training here: https://cyberforgovleaders.org/register-for-training/.

Cybersecurity is more important than ever as evidenced by governments more frequently falling victim to cyberattacks. This initiative takes training directly to the frontlines of our democracy and ensures state lawmakers are well versed on the threat environment as well as how to mitigate and protect against potential attacks.

For more information on Cybersecurity for State Leaders, visit https://cyberforgovleaders.org/.

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The National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) is a non-profit organization established for cyber innovation and awareness. Established in 2016 from the vision of United States Senator from Colorado John Hickenlooper, in coordination with several people from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and the community, the NCC serves both public and private organizations and individuals through training, education and research. Discover NCC at https://cyber-center.org/.

Cybersecurity for State Leaders to Host Live Cyber Training to Arkansas

Posted on by Micki Cockrille

Cybersecurity for State Leaders

Little Rock, Arkansas – Cybersecurity for State Leaders, a nationwide awareness initiative led by the National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) and supported by Google, will host a virtual training in Arkansas on Tuesday, June 8th at 2pm CT. The initiative aims to bring best practices in cybersecurity to state lawmakers and their staff in all 50 states — with both live virtual events and on demand access available online at any time.

SIGN UP FOR THE ARKANSAS CYBERSECURITY FOR STATE LEADERS WORKSHOP HERE.

This nonpartisan training curriculum will prepare lawmakers and statehouse staff to be vigilant against cyber threats by offering a deep dive into: the ecosystem of cybersecurity, common types of cyber attacks, how and why cyber attacks work, and best practices on how to protect individuals against cyber threats.

In addition to the live state program, Cybersecurity for State Leaders will also offer on-demand workshops online featuring national cybersecurity leaders in both the public and private sector, including famed cybersecurity executive and Investor on ABC’s  Shark Tank and founder and CEO of the Herjavec Group, Robert Herjavec, former State Department Spokesperson and Undersecretary of State for Public Affairs Heather Nauert, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA), Former Chief Information Security Officer for the Information Security Division of the U.S. Small Business Administration James Saunders, Meredith Griffanti of FTI Consulting, representatives from Google, IBM, Microsoft’s Defending Democracy Program, and more.

Register for the ON DEMAND Cybersecurity for State Leaders Training here: https://cyberforgovleaders.org/register-for-training/.

Cybersecurity is more important than ever as evidenced by governments more frequently falling victim to cyberattacks. This initiative takes training directly to the frontlines of our democracy and ensures state lawmakers are well versed on the threat environment as well as how to mitigate and protect against potential attacks.

For more information on Cybersecurity for State Leaders, visit https://cyberforgovleaders.org/.

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The National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) is a non-profit organization established for cyber innovation and awareness. Established in 2016 from the vision of United States Senator from Colorado John Hickenlooper, in coordination with several people from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and the community, the NCC serves both public and private organizations and individuals through training, education and research. Discover NCC at https://cyber-center.org/.

Cybersecurity for State Leaders to Host Live Cyber Training to Hawaii

Posted on by Micki Cockrille

Cybersecurity for State Leaders

Honolulu, Hawaii – Cybersecurity for State Leaders, a nationwide awareness initiative led by the National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) and supported by Google, will host a virtual training in Alaska on Wednesday, June 3rd at 11:00am PDT. The initiative aims to bring best practices in cybersecurity to state lawmakers and their staff in all 50 states — with both live virtual events and on demand access available online at any time.

SIGN UP FOR THE HAWAII CYBERSECURITY FOR STATE LEADERS WORKSHOP HERE.

This nonpartisan training curriculum will prepare lawmakers and statehouse staff to be vigilant against cyber threats by offering a deep dive into: the ecosystem of cybersecurity, common types of cyber attacks, how and why cyber attacks work, and best practices on how to protect individuals against cyber threats.

In addition to the live state program, Cybersecurity for State Leaders will also offer on-demand workshops online featuring national cybersecurity leaders in both the public and private sector, including famed cybersecurity executive and Investor on ABC’s  Shark Tank and founder and CEO of the Herjavec Group, Robert Herjavec, former State Department Spokesperson and Undersecretary of State for Public Affairs Heather Nauert, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA), Former Chief Information Security Officer for the Information Security Division of the U.S. Small Business Administration James Saunders, Meredith Griffanti of FTI Consulting, representatives from Google, IBM, Microsoft’s Defending Democracy Program, and more.

Register for the ON DEMAND Cybersecurity for State Leaders Training here: https://cyberforgovleaders.org/register-for-training/.

Cybersecurity is more important than ever as evidenced by governments more frequently falling victim to cyberattacks. This initiative takes training directly to the frontlines of our democracy and ensures state lawmakers are well versed on the threat environment as well as how to mitigate and protect against potential attacks.

For more information on Cybersecurity for State Leaders, visit https://cyberforgovleaders.org/.

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The National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) is a non-profit organization established for cyber innovation and awareness. Established in 2016 from the vision of United States Senator from Colorado John Hickenlooper, in coordination with several people from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and the community, the NCC serves both public and private organizations and individuals through training, education and research. Discover NCC at https://cyber-center.org/.

Cybersecurity for State Leaders to Host Live Cyber Training to Alaska

Posted on by Micki Cockrille

Cybersecurity for State Leaders

Juneau, Alaska – Cybersecurity for State Leaders, a nationwide awareness initiative led by the National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) and supported by Google, will host a virtual training in Alaska on Wednesday, June 2nd at 10:00am AKDT. The initiative aims to bring best practices in cybersecurity to state lawmakers and their staff in all 50 states — with both live virtual events and on demand access available online at any time.

SIGN UP FOR THE ALASKA CYBERSECURITY FOR STATE LEADERS WORKSHOP HERE.

This nonpartisan training curriculum will prepare lawmakers and statehouse staff to be vigilant against cyber threats by offering a deep dive into: the ecosystem of cybersecurity, common types of cyber attacks, how and why cyber attacks work, and best practices on how to protect individuals against cyber threats.

In addition to the live state program, Cybersecurity for State Leaders will also offer on-demand workshops online featuring national cybersecurity leaders in both the public and private sector, including famed cybersecurity executive and Investor on ABC’s  Shark Tank and founder and CEO of the Herjavec Group, Robert Herjavec, former State Department Spokesperson and Undersecretary of State for Public Affairs Heather Nauert, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA), Former Chief Information Security Officer for the Information Security Division of the U.S. Small Business Administration James Saunders, Meredith Griffanti of FTI Consulting, representatives from Google, IBM, Microsoft’s Defending Democracy Program, and more.

Register for the ON DEMAND Cybersecurity for State Leaders Training here: https://cyberforgovleaders.org/register-for-training/.

Cybersecurity is more important than ever as evidenced by governments more frequently falling victim to cyberattacks. This initiative takes training directly to the frontlines of our democracy and ensures state lawmakers are well versed on the threat environment as well as how to mitigate and protect against potential attacks.

For more information on Cybersecurity for State Leaders, visit https://cyberforgovleaders.org/.

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The National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) is a non-profit organization established for cyber innovation and awareness. Established in 2016 from the vision of United States Senator from Colorado John Hickenlooper, in coordination with several people from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and the community, the NCC serves both public and private organizations and individuals through training, education and research. Discover NCC at https://cyber-center.org/

Cybersecurity for State Leaders to Host Live Cyber Training to Nevada

Posted on by Micki Cockrille

Cybersecurity for State Leaders

Carson City, Nevada – Cybersecurity for State Leaders, a nationwide awareness initiative led by the National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) and supported by Google, will host a virtual training in Nevada on Tuesday, June 1st at 11:00am PT. The initiative aims to bring best practices in cybersecurity to state lawmakers and their staff in all 50 states — with both live virtual events and on demand access available online at any time.

SIGN UP FOR THE NEVADA CYBERSECURITY FOR STATE LEADERS WORKSHOP HERE.

This nonpartisan training curriculum will prepare lawmakers and statehouse staff to be vigilant against cyber threats by offering a deep dive into: the ecosystem of cybersecurity, common types of cyber attacks, how and why cyber attacks work, and best practices on how to protect individuals against cyber threats.

In addition to the live state program, Cybersecurity for State Leaders will also offer on-demand workshops online featuring national cybersecurity leaders in both the public and private sector, including famed cybersecurity executive and Investor on ABC’s  Shark Tank and founder and CEO of the Herjavec Group, Robert Herjavec, former State Department Spokesperson and Undersecretary of State for Public Affairs Heather Nauert, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA), Former Chief Information Security Officer for the Information Security Division of the U.S. Small Business Administration James Saunders, Meredith Griffanti of FTI Consulting, representatives from Google, IBM, Microsoft’s Defending Democracy Program, and more.

Register for the ON DEMAND Cybersecurity for State Leaders Training here: https://cyberforgovleaders.org/register-for-training/.

Cybersecurity is more important than ever as evidenced by governments more frequently falling victim to cyberattacks. This initiative takes training directly to the frontlines of our democracy and ensures state lawmakers are well versed on the threat environment as well as how to mitigate and protect against potential attacks.

For more information on Cybersecurity for State Leaders, visit https://cyberforgovleaders.org/.

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The National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) is a non-profit organization established for cyber innovation and awareness. Established in 2016 from the vision of United States Senator from Colorado John Hickenlooper, in coordination with several people from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and the community, the NCC serves both public and private organizations and individuals through training, education and research. Discover NCC at https://cyber-center.org/.

Cybersecurity for State Leaders Secures Live Cyber Briefings Throughout U.S.

Posted on by Micki Cockrille

Cybersecurity for State Leaders

Colorado Springs, Colorado – Cybersecurity for State Leaders, a nationwide awareness initiative led by the National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) and supported by Google, has scheduled several virtual briefings throughout the U.S.  The initiative aims to bring best practices in cybersecurity to state lawmakers and their staff in all 50 states — with both live virtual briefings and on demand access available online at any time. LIVE briefings have already been held in Ohio, Nevada, Alaska, Hawaii with many more to come. Cybersecurity for State Leaders first live briefing was held May 12th with Montana.

VIEW THE LIVE CYBERSECURITY FOR STATE LEADERS WORKSHOP SCHEDULE HERE:

 

“As we collaborate with state leaders from across the United States like Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose and Montana CISO Andy Hanks, we’re thrilled to secure several workshops to raise the level of cybersecurity awareness among state level policy and decision makers,” Forrest Senti, Cybersecurity for State Leaders program lead said. “State Leaders becoming an active and evolving part of defense for states is critical in securing the frontlines of democracy.”

This nonpartisan training curriculum will prepare lawmakers and statehouse staff to be vigilant against cyber threats by offering a deep dive into: the ecosystem of cybersecurity, common types of cyber attacks, how and why cyber attacks work, and best practices on how to protect individuals against cyber threats.

In addition to the live state program, Cybersecurity for State Leaders will also offer on-demand workshops online featuring national cybersecurity leaders in both the public and private sector, including famed cybersecurity executive and Investor on ABC’s  Shark Tank and founder and CEO of the Herjavec Group, Robert Herjavec, former State Department Spokesperson and Undersecretary of State for Public Affairs Heather Nauert, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA), Former Chief Information Security Officer for the Information Security Division of the U.S. Small Business Administration James Saunders, Meredith Griffanti of FTI Consulting, representatives from Google, IBM, Microsoft’s Defending Democracy Program, and more.

Register for the ON DEMAND Cybersecurity for State Leaders Training here: https://cyberforgovleaders.org/register-for-training/.

Cybersecurity is more important than ever as evidenced by governments more frequently falling victim to cyberattacks. This initiative takes training directly to the frontlines of our democracy and ensures state lawmakers are well versed on the threat environment as well as how to mitigate and protect against potential attacks.

For more information on Cybersecurity for State Leaders, visit https://cyberforgovleaders.org/.

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The National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) is a non-profit organization established for cyber innovation and awareness. Established in 2016 from the vision of United States Senator from Colorado John Hickenlooper, in coordination with several people from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and the community, the NCC serves both public and private organizations and individuals through training, education and research. Discover NCC at https://cyber-center.org/.

National Cybersecurity Center Holding 50-State Cybersecurity Trainings in wake of Cyber Attacks

Posted on by Micki Cockrille

Cybersecurity for State Leaders

Colorado Springs, Colorado  – On the heels of a number of high profile cyber attacks in the U.S., the National Cybersecurity Center has launched a 50 state initiative to train state leaders on thwarting cyber threats. This past week, the Colonial Pipeline in Georgia was taken down by bad cyber actors, triggering state governments around the country to reassess their cyber preparedness.

Cybersecurity for State Leaders, a nationwide awareness initiative led by the Nation Cybersecurity Center (NCC) and supported by Google, aims to bring best practices in cybersecurity to state lawmakers and their staff in all 50 states — with live virtual events. In addition to the live events that feature state-specific discussions of cybersecurity, leaders will also have access to the training in an on demand, self-paced curriculum available online at any time.

This nonpartisan training curriculum will prepare lawmakers and state government staff to be vigilant against cyber threats by offering a deep dive into: the ecosystem of cybersecurity, common types of cyber attacks, how and why cyber attacks work, and best practices on how to protect individuals against cyber threats. Cybersecurity for State Leaders recently completed their first live training in Montana featuring Governor Greg Gianforte, Montana CISO Andy Hanks, State Senator Pomnichowski & State Representative Holmlund.

“The recent attack on Colonial Pipeline demonstrates once again how vulnerable our lives have become to cybersecurity breaches,” said Mark Weatherford, Chief Strategy Officer at the NCC and former Chief Information Security Officer of California. “The pipeline industry is only one of a number of critical infrastructures that can be exploited just like Colonial, proving once again that no single person, government, or business is immune from cyber threats. The single best thing we as individuals can do is to continuously educate ourselves on the cyber-threat environment to strengthen our security posture. Cybersecurity for State Leaders is an excellent tool for state leaders to guard themselves, their state, their staffs, and their citizens against potential cyber breaches and help protect our democracy.”

Watch the ON DEMAND Cybersecurity for State Leaders Training here: https://cyberforgovleaders.org/register-for-training/.

Cybersecurity for State Leaders also offers on-demand workshops online featuring national cybersecurity leaders in both the public and private sector, including famed cybersecurity executive and Investor on ABC’s  Shark Tank and founder and CEO of the Herjavec Group, Robert Herjavec, former State Department Spokesperson and Undersecretary of State for Public Affairs Heather Nauert, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA), former Chief Information Security Officer for the Information Security Division of the U.S. Small Business Administration James Saunders, Meredith Griffanti of FTI Consulting, representatives from Google, IBM, Microsoft’s Defending Democracy Program, and more.

For more information on Cybersecurity for State Leaders, visit https://cyberforgovleaders.org/.

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The National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) is a non-profit organization established for cyber innovation and awareness. Established in 2016 from the vision of United States Senator from Colorado John Hickenlooper, in coordination with several people from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and the community, the NCC serves both public and private organizations and individuals through training, education and research. Discover NCC at https://cyber-center.org/.

Cybersecurity for State Leaders to Host Live Cyber Training to Ohio

Posted on by Micki Cockrille

Cybersecurity for State Leaders

Columbus, Ohio – Cybersecurity for State Leaders, a nationwide awareness initiative led by the Nation Cybersecurity Center (NCC) and supported by Google, will host a virtual training

Ohio on Wednesday, May 26th at 9:00 am Eastern Time. The initiative aims to bring best practices in cybersecurity to state lawmakers and their staff in all 50 states — with both live virtual events and on demand access available online at any time.

SIGN UP FOR THE OHIO CYBERSECURITY FOR STATE LEADERS WORKSHOP HERE.

This nonpartisan training curriculum will prepare lawmakers and statehouse staff to be vigilant against cyber threats by offering a deep dive into: the ecosystem of cybersecurity, common types of cyber attacks, how and why cyber attacks work, and best practices on how to protect individuals against cyber threats.

The bipartisan event will feature a message from Lieutenant Governor Husted and State CISO Anupam Srivastava, and a live panel discussion featuring Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R-OH), Representative Rick Carfagna (R-Genoa Twp.), and Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron). The discussion will be moderated by Ohio Chief Information Officer Ervan Rodgers. The live briefing will also feature remarks by Ohio-native Kevin Benacci, Vice President for Cybersecurity Practice at Targeted Victory and former Chief External Affairs Officers at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

When Cybersecurity for State Leaders launched in March, Secretary of State LaRose signed onto the Cyber Charter and has since served as an ambassador for the program.

“Americans must have confidence in their elections. That can’t happen if we aren’t vigilant in our defense of the digital systems that make up our election infrastructure,” said LaRose. “Here in Ohio, we’ve set a new national standard for cybersecurity. With the signing of the National Cybersecurity Center cyber charter, we’re re-dedicating ourselves to expanding and evolving the best practices that have made our state a leader,”  said Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R).

“It’s pretty simple: if you have a cellphone, computer, tablet or any smart device, cybersecurity should be important to you,” former head of External Affairs for CISA Kevin Benacci said. “We are all targets for hackers on the hunt to steal data, scam identities, or hold companies hostage with a ransomware attack. That’s why it’s critical we all have personal accountability, which starts with doing the basics so you don’t get DUPED,” Benacci added.

In addition to the live state program, Cybersecurity for State Leaders will also offer on-demand workshops online featuring national cybersecurity leaders in both the public and private sector, including famed cybersecurity executive and Investor on ABC’s  Shark Tank and founder and CEO of the Herjavec Group, Robert Herjavec, former State Department Spokesperson and Undersecretary of State for Public Affairs Heather Nauert, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA), Former Chief Information Security Officer for the Information Security Division of the U.S. Small Business Administration James Saunders, Meredith Griffanti of FTI Consulting, representatives from Google, IBM, Microsoft’s Defending Democracy Program, and more.

Register for the ON DEMAND Cybersecurity for State Leaders Training here: https://cyberforgovleaders.org/register-for-training/.

Cybersecurity is more important than ever as evidenced by governments more frequently falling victim to cyberattacks. This initiative takes training directly to the frontlines of our democracy and ensures state lawmakers are well versed on the threat environment as well as how to mitigate and protect against potential attacks.

For more information on Cybersecurity for State Leaders, visit https://cyberforgovleaders.org/.

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The National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) is a non-profit organization established for cyber innovation and awareness. Established in 2016 from the vision of United States Senator from Colorado John Hickenlooper, in coordination with several people from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and the community, the NCC serves both public and private organizations and individuals through training, education and research. Discover NCC at https://cyber-center.org/.

Cybersecurity for State Leaders to Host Live Cyber Training to Montana

Posted on by Micki Cockrille

Cybersecurity for State Leaders

Helena, Montana – Cybersecurity for State Leaders, a nationwide awareness initiative led by the Nation Cybersecurity Center (NCC) and supported by Google, will host a virtual training

Montana on Wednesday, May 12th at 12pm MST. The initiative aims to bring best practices in cybersecurity to state lawmakers and their staff in all 50 states — with both live virtual events and on demand access available online at any time.

SIGN UP FOR THE MONTANA CYBERSECURITY FOR STATE LEADERS TRAINING HERE.

This nonpartisan training curriculum will prepare lawmakers and statehouse staff to be vigilant against cyber threats by offering a deep dive into: the ecosystem of cybersecurity, common types of cyber attacks, how and why cyber attacks work, and best practices on how to protect individuals against cyber threats.

The bipartisan event will feature Governor Greg Gianforte and include a virtual panel discussion on best cyber practices between Montana Representative Ken Holmlund (R-Mile City) and State Senator J.P. Pomnichowski. The panelists will also sign the Cyber Charter, declaring their commitment to promoting smart cyber practices in their office and throughout the state.

“Cybersecurity is one of the most important issues facing our nation and Montana,” Senator Pomnichowski said. “In our increasingly digitized world, where most people rely on technology to get through the day, Americans are more vulnerable to cyber attacks than ever before,” he added.

“Cybersecurity is more important than ever,” Representative Holmlund said. “Elected officials face a growing number of challenges and threats from bad actors online. That is why it is necessary to ensure elected officials are well versed on the ways in which they can protect themselves from cyber attacks.”

In addition to the live state program, Cybersecurity for State Leaders will also offer on-demand workshops online featuring national cybersecurity leaders in both the public and private sector, including famed cybersecurity executive and Investor on ABC’s  Shark Tank and founder and CEO of the Herjavec Group, Robert Herjavec, former State Department Spokesperson and Undersecretary of State for Public Affairs Heather Nauert, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA), Chief Information Security Officer for the Information Security Division of the U.S. Small Business Administration James Saunders, Meredith Griffanti of FTI Consulting, representatives from Google, IBM, Microsoft’s Defending Democracy Program, and more.

Register for the ON DEMAND Cybersecurity for State Leaders Training here: https://cyberforgovleaders.org/register-for-training/.

Cybersecurity is more important than ever as evidenced by governments more frequently falling victim to cyberattacks. This initiative takes training directly to the frontlines of our democracy and ensures state lawmakers are well versed on the threat environment as well as how to mitigate and protect against potential attacks.

For more information on Cybersecurity for State Leaders, visit https://cyberforgovleaders.org/.

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The National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) is a non-profit organization established for cyber innovation and awareness. Established in 2016 from the vision of United States Senator from Colorado John Hickenlooper, in coordination with several people from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and the community, the NCC serves both public and private organizations and individuals through training, education and research. Discover NCC at https://cyber-center.org/.