Gov. Mike Braun announced the establishment of the Office of Cybersecurity within the Indiana Department of Homeland Security Friday.
The governor’s office says the new office represents a new phase of Indiana’s effort to be cyber resilient. It reflects an ongoing national effort to advance cybersecurity in nation, specifically through the push of quantum technology.
The announcement follows a $5 million investment in quantum computing in the state.
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DHS says the office will bring a “whole-of-government” coordination framework to ensure Indiana has a playbook to address the threat of cyberattacks.
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“We are not going to sit around hoping a cyberattack doesn’t happen,” Braun said. “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. We want to be partners with them in this fight to make sure our communities stay safe and fully operational.”
The press release says this approach will strengthen coordination and collaboration between state agencies and external stakeholders, so Indiana is well-positioned to prevent and recover from cybersecurity attacks.
