As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the State of Iowa is focusing on potential threats to the online integrity of upcoming elections. Given the increasing importance of electronic information and a reliance on data being stored "in the cloud," Iowa s Chief Information Security Officer Shane Dwyer said the state is bolstering cybersecurity across all platforms. This includes investing in intrusion-detection systems, firewalls, 24-7 monitoring devices, and better communication with election officials statewide. .
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The Cybersecurity Policy Advisors Network serves as a forum for Governors’ advisors and state chief information security officers to share ideas and troubleshoot challenges with colleagues from other states, connect advisors with valuable resources and materials, and provide opportunities to hear from subject-matter experts via periodic calls, webinars and workshops.