Ban on DeepSeek AI for Government Devices
A statewide ban prohibits downloading the DeepSeek AI application on ITS-managed government devices and networks.
New York State is taking an aggressive, nation-leading approach to protecting New York’s critical infrastructure, personal information, and digital assets from malicious actors. Governor Hochul believes that our interconnected world demands an interconnected defense, leveraging every resource available to protect New Yorkers
In 2022, Governor Hochul appointed Colin Ahern as New York State’s first-ever Chief Cyber Officer to serve as the Governor's principal cyber advisor, centralizing the State's management of cybersecurity and resilience activities.
In August 2023, Governor Hochul launched New York State’s statewide cybersecurity strategy, a nation-leading blueprint to ensure New York State stands ready and resilient in the face of cyber threats.
New York State's Cybersecurity Strategy Central Principles
Unified
Ensure that the State’s most sophisticated defenses are available to its least well-resourced entities.
Resilient
Expand the scope of cybersecurity regulations, requirements, and recommendations so that New York’s critical infrastructure is better protected.
Prepared
Provide advice and guidance so that New Yorkers are empowered to take charge of their own cybersecurity.
New York State Chief Cyber Officer Colin Ahern
The Chief Cyber Officer is the Governor's principal cybersecurity advisor, working to reduce risk and increase resilience statewide.
Cybersecurity and resilience are not just technical issues; they are essential to public safety and economic security.”
Governor Hochul
Taking Action to Combat Cyber Threats
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New York State Cybersecurity Grant Plan Released
The Cybersecurity Grant Plan details a whole-of-state approach to reduce cyber risk and build cyber resiliency in local governments statewide.
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Consortium to Make NY Leader in AI Research & Innovation
The consortium, named Empire AI, will create and launch a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence computing center in Upstate New York.