As cybersecurity threats grow statewide, Florida is positioning itself as a major player in curtailing the growing tech epidemic.
While companies and agencies continue to make major investments in combating hackers, groups like the Florida Digital Service and others are finding ways to better leverage and deploy technology to better serve Floridians.
One of the leaders on the frontlines in the cybersecurity fight is Government Affairs Consultant Lisa Aaron. With over 35 years of statewide experience, Aaron and her Tallahassee firm are running point in Florida, serving on the recently-established NightDragon State and Local Advisor Consortium. The group of industry leaders, which includes leading advisors and government relations experts, are providing technology solutions to state and local government agencies to help bolster cybersecurity measures.
Aaron sat down with The Capitolist to discuss these ongoing efforts, Florida’s partnership with NightDragon, as well as an outlook on the state’s cybersecurity scene.
Q: Can you give us a rundown of the state’s cybersecurity scene and what you and other experts are working on to safeguard sensitive information?
Aaron:…
