On this week’s episode of the Priorities podcast, Former Louisiana Chief Information Security Officer Dustin Glover explains his new role as chief cyber officer.

https://statescoop.com/louisiana-ciso-new-chief-cyber-officer/

Also on the show, Washington state Chief Information Officer Bill Kehoe outlines his plan for what he’s calling a One-WaTech approach to cybersecurity.

In the news this week:

States will likely need an extension to take advantage of the federal cybersecurity grants included in last year’s infrastructure law.

https://statescoop.com/states-may-need-extension-cyber-grants-nascio/

New research shows cities and counties are making progress spending their American Rescue Plan funding.

https://statescoop.com/american-rescue-plan-tracker-brookings-institution-infrastructure/

New Mexico’s new CIO says he’s targeting cybersecurity as Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham pushes to connect more residents with broadband.

https://statescoop.com/new-mexico-broadband-cybersecurity-peter-mantos/

StateScoop’s Priorities Podcast is available every Thursday.

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