Ames, Iowa — The state provides cybersecurity services for Iowa governmental entities and nonprofits at cost, but few are taking advantage of the offer. While 92 percent of counties use the state for cybersecurity, only 14 school districts, three cities and four nonprofits use these services. Iowa State University cybersecurity expert, Doug Jacobson says it doesn’t matter how you plan for an attack, you just need to do it before it’s a problem.
Jacobson is the director of the ISU Center for Cybersecurity, Innovation and Outreach.