Indiana Governor Mike Braun has announced the creation of the Office of Cybersecurity within the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. This move aims to enhance the state’s ability to prepare for and respond to cyberattacks.

Cybersecurity Efforts

The new office will focus on improving collaboration between state agencies and organizations that operate critical infrastructure, with the goal of helping prevent cyberattacks and improving recovery efforts when they occur. This development follows recent cyberattacks in Michigan and Minnesota that affected various water systems.

According to Governor Braun, "My administration is working proactively with entities in which a cyberattack could have serious consequences to the daily lives of Hoosiers, especially critical infrastructure owners and operators." State officials say the office will develop a unified approach to cybersecurity planning and response to better protect Indiana communities and essential services from cyber threats.

Original reporting: WOWO News/Talk (Fort Wayne) — read the source article.