"75% U.S. States and Territories Graded 'C' for Poor Cybersecurity"

A survey conducted by the cybersecurity firm SecurityScorecard found that more than 75% of U.S. states and territories have a 'C' grade or lower in regard to cyberhealth, making their IT infrastructure three times more likely to be hit with a cyberattack. The states with the highest scores include Kentucky, Kansas, and Michigan, while North Dakota, Illinois, and Oklahoma have the lowest scores. The states with the lowest cyberhealth scores are found to be more vulnerable to phishing attacks and threats stemming from third-party vendors. These findings call for an increase in IT investment by state governments. This article continues to discuss key findings from SecurityScorecard's survey and practices recommended for U.S. states to defend against potential cyberattacks. 

CISO MAG reports "75% U.S. States and Territories Graded 'C' for Poor Cybersecurity"