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.

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Cyber Dawg Live-Fire Exercise

September 22 - 26, 2025

Cyber Dawg 2025 was a successful live-fire exercise with a record 129 players from 33 organizations, focusing on detection and analysis. Blue teams, mostly new talent, defended against simulated nation-state threats, enhancing inter-agency collaboration and improving Georgia's defensive posture.

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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.

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Governance, Risk, and Compliance

GTA OIS works collaboratively with information security organizations at all levels of state government. We offer assistance and subject matter expertise to help build, manage, and mature cybersecurity programs as well as provide support to identify and manage IT-related risk.

Using the NIST Risk Management and Cybersecurity Frameworks and CIS 18 Critical Controls as our guide and leveraging our partnerships from the MS-ISAC, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Georgia Department of Defense, OIS acts as an advisor and consultant to agencies. We assist executives, security officers, business owners, and IT departments in developing comprehensive security strategies and methods to define, implement, and continuously monitor the cybersecurity structures that support their mission in a constantly changing cyber landscape.

In addition, information security policies and standards issued by GTA play a critical role in reducing risk in the state's technology enterprise.

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Notices

  • CIS Advisories

    The latest information on known vulnerabilities in popular software and systems from the Center for Internet Security.

  • CISA Cybersecurity Alerts and Advisories

    News and events from the U.S. cyber defense agency, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

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