Cybersecurity

GTA Office of Information Security

We aim to enhance security on state networks, develop a cyber-ready workforce, and build enduring partnerships. GTA OIS is available to assist state and local government entities with questions related to cybersecurity.

Cyber Dawg Live-Fire Exercise

September 22 - 26, 2025

During this in-person training exercise at the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center in Augusta, participants actively respond to a cyber-attack in a controlled environment. Cybersecurity professionals sharpen their critical incident response skills. It's a high-pressure scenario without the real-world risks.

State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program

On September 16, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a first-of-its-kind cybersecurity program specifically for state, local, and territorial (SLT) governments across the country.