Whole-of-state defense: How SLED agencies can secure critical infrastructure in the AI era

As AI accelerates cyberattacks, adversaries are increasingly targeting under-resourced state, local and education (SLED) entities, including small water utilities, school districts and county dispatch centers, as entry points to larger systems. Tenable explains how a whole-of-state cybersecurity approach can unite state agencies, local governments, schools and utilities through shared governance, visibility and services to strengthen defenses and protect critical infrastructure.

Key topics include:

• Emerging cyber threats targeting SLED organizations

• The impact of AI-accelerated cyberattacks

• Risks facing under-resourced local entities

• Understanding the whole-of-state cybersecurity approach

• Uniting state agencies and local governments

• Extending cybersecurity support to schools and utilities

• Establishing shared governance and visibility

• Coordinating cybersecurity services across jurisdictions

• Protecting critical infrastructure and essential public services

Explore Tenable's insights to learn how SLED leaders can strengthen collaboration and build more resilient cybersecurity programs.