The eBook How to Create a Whole-of-State Cybersecurity Strategy outlines how state and local governments can collaborate to strengthen defenses against rising cyberattacks. It proposes a three-phase framework: governance, implementation, and validation. Governance establishes policies based on frameworks like NIST and CIS; implementation focuses on coordination, tool deployment, and communication; and validation ensures continuous monitoring and reporting. The guide emphasizes real-time visibility, measurable metrics, and continuous improvement through automated reporting rather than periodic audits. By uniting state, local, and educational entities, this approach enhances resilience, reduces costs, and ensures consistent protection statewide.

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