New York sets cybersecurity requirements for local agencies

Local governments in New York state have new cybersecurity reporting responsibilities.

A new law gives municipalities and public authorities 72 hours to report cybersecurity “incidents” to the state’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), according to a statement from Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Ransom payments require reporting within 24 hours. That could potentially lead to more state help for local agencies faced with such demands — part of the increasing trend toward whole-of-state cybersecurity protection.

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