AI is widening the attack surface of the critical infrastructure facilities and services that state, local, and education (SLED) organizations run. In the final post of our Cybersecurity Awareness Month series, we explain how a whole-of-state security approach can help SLED agencies protect their critical infrastructure. Key takeaways Because cyber attackers prey on under-resourced targets, they often go after SLED organizations, especially those that operate critical infrastructure, including water systems, hospitals, mass transit, emergency services, and schools. In the latest research from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO), nearly 90% of state CIOs rate