monticello – In an important milestone in regional cybersecurity preparedness, Sullivan County proudly announces its pioneering role as the first county in New York state to “go live” with the New York State Security Operations Center (NYSSOC). Masu.
“This accomplishment is a pivotal moment in strengthening the county and state's cyber defense infrastructure and underscores Sullivan County's commitment to protecting our residents and digital assets,” said Sullivan County Manager Joshua Potosek. says Mr. “We thank Governor Kathy Hochul and her team for making this a collaborative priority.”
The NYSSOC is the nation's first cyber command center, designed to provide a statewide view of the cyber threat landscape and enhance coordination of threat intelligence and incident response. Based in a state-of-the-art facility in Brooklyn, NYSSOC is dedicated to monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats 24/7.
“With the increasing sophistication and frequency of cyber-attacks targeting public and private sectors alike, NYSSOC has a critical role to play in ensuring the resiliency of critical systems and networks across the state, including Sullivan County. Sullivan Information Technology Secretary Lorne Greene explains. Services (ITS) Department and Chief Information Officer. “Sullivan alone faces nearly 1 billion cyber events every month.”
By working with partners through NYSSOC to leverage real-time threat intelligence, analyze traffic, and develop response strategies, Sullivan County is better positioned to reduce risk and respond quickly to emerging cyber threats. .
“I am extremely proud of our staff's dedication to this effort and are honored to be at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation,” Green asserted. “This achievement confirms our commitment to the safety and security of our residents, businesses, and critical infrastructure. By working with state and local partners and the private sector, we will continue to advance our collective defense against evolving cyber threats.” We are strengthening our resilience.”
“This is a testament to Sullivan County’s continued desire to innovate in ways that benefit and protect our employees and taxpayers,” said No. 1, chairman of the Assembly Committee on Management and Budget, ITS reports. said District 3 Councilman Brian McPhillips. “While we may have fewer people and resources than other counties, we are ahead of others in some areas, including maintaining exceptional vigilance over sensitive data.”
