National Guard as State Cybersecurity Trainers

What is happening? Pennsylvania Governor has signed HB 2142 (2022 | PA) that would utilize National Guard to help train local governments on cyber security prevention.

Why is this important? The author says the bill affords the “Pennsylvania National Guard the ability and authority to provide functional support for cybersecurity across the commonwealth and it increases that communication ability amongst our agencies.” “

How will this be important? By open communication and providing access to local governments, Pennsylvania could unlock better state cyber security.

Route Fifty | A State Turns to Its National Guard to Provide Cybersecurity Training to Local Governments