Statewide sector-specific cybersecurity action plans and services
Washington SMD|Emergency Management CouncilWashington- Detected
- Jun 30, 2026
- 119 days ago
- Sector
- Information Technology
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The report recommends developing sector‑specific cybersecurity action plans for all critical infrastructure sectors, expanding on work already done for water and prioritizing energy, transportation, healthcare, and communications. These plans are intended to integrate emergency management, regulatory requirements, and statewide cyber‑defense capabilities, and will require substantial assessment, planning, and implementation support, especially for under‑resourced entities.
No procurements are yet defined, but the state explicitly acknowledges resource disparities and the need for audits, penetration testing, and resilience improvements across sectors. Consulting firms, MSSPs, and audit/pen‑test providers can engage WaTech, the State Auditor’s Office, and sector regulators now to help shape scopes for multi‑year engagements supporting plan development, shared services, and implementation projects.
Recommendations include preserving and potentially expanding SAO cybersecurity audit and penetration‑testing capacity for both state and local governments.
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