Ohio sets new cybersecurity rules for local governments including public approval of ransomware payments clevelandcom

pCOLUMBUS OhioFollowing a string of cyberattacks on local governments across Ohio the state is now requiring all local governments to have cybersecurity policies and to approve ransom payments to hackers in full view of the public ppProponents of the new requirements which were tucked into the new state budget say theyre needed to increase transparency and ensure that local governments can protect their computer systems from increasingly sophisticated online attacks from criminals who pilfer constituents personal data and hold entire computer systems for ransomppYour feedback mattersppAre new requirements for local governments to have a cybersecurity policy and approve ransomware payments in public a commonsense move or an overreach by the stateppIf you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site we may receive compensation By using this site you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks interactions and personal information may be collected recorded andor stored by us and social media and other thirdparty partners in accordance with our Privacy PolicyppUse of andor registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement updated 812024 and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy and Your Privacy Choices and Rights updated 1012025pp 2025 Advance Local Media LLC All rights reserved About Us The material on this site may not be reproduced distributed transmitted cached or otherwise used except with the prior written permission of Advance LocalppCommunity Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this siteppYouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available hereppAd Choicesp