State officials seek federal help on cyber funding, workforce improvements

State officials appearing at a House Homeland Security hearing stressed the need for an improved cyber workforce and designated federal cybersecurity funding, as lawmakers consider the federal government's role in helping states improve their poorly ranked cybersecurity capabilities.

During a joint subcommittee hearing Tuesday on state cybersecurity threat response capabilities, several lawmakers expressed interest in finding a role for the federal government in helping states improve their cybersecurity posture – especially in light of National Preparedness Report findings that...