All Geopolitics is Local: How States are Responding to Cyber Threats in the Digital Age
Although cyber attacks occur in the digital realm, their effects can manifest physically, requiring a physical response. In the case of a high consequence, widespread attack on critical infrastructure, state and local involvement would be critical to response and recovery activities. States across the country recognize their indispensable role, and are taking steps to train the National Guard, engage the private sector, and create disruption response plans to prepare for the worst.
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