While the federal government works on big-picture solutions, state and local government agencies are under tremendous pressure to secure critical data, infrastructure and services.
In his January State of the Union address, President Obama called for a strong bipartisan effort to address cybersecurity challenges nationwide, touching on such issues as student privacy, breach notification and information sharing. Many applauded the president’s proposals and welcomed the widespread exposure for these urgent issues. Given the current political climate, however, no one is expecting Congress to enact comprehensive cybersecurity legislation anytime soon.