MADISON, S.D., Nov. 22, 2024 — SBS CyberSecurity announces that its CEO, Chad Knutson, has been appointed to the advisory council of the newly established Municipal Cybersecurity Grant Program in South Dakota. This program, funded by Senate Bill 187, aims to improve cybersecurity in South Dakota's municipalities with secure email solutions, technical support, risk assessments, and specialized training against cyber threats.
Knutson will represent cyber industries on the advisory council, contributing his extensive expertise and leadership to the program. His appointment highlights the importance of collaboration between public and private sectors in addressing the increasing threat of cyberattacks on local governments.
“It is a tremendous honor to join the Municipal Cybersecurity Grant Program Advisory Council,” Knutson said. “This program is crucial for protecting our communities from cyber threats, and I look forward to supporting South Dakota's state and local governments in building stronger defenses. By enhancing security measures across the state, we protect critical services that every citizen relies upon in our towns and set a crucial example for others to follow.”
The Municipal Cybersecurity Grant Program, overseen by the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office, is a significant initiative to protect the state's municipalities from cyber threats. The program will work closely with Dakota State University (DSU) and other key stakeholders to prioritize and address the cybersecurity needs of South Dakota’s communities. Additionally, Mike Waldner has been appointed as the program director, guiding the initiative with his wealth of experience leading statewide programs.
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