Louisiana spent $46M on cybersecurity in 4 years

Louisiana spent $46M on cybersecurity in 4 years

Cyber costs: Louisiana has responded to more than 130 cyberattacks in the past four years, an effort that has cost the state roughly $46 million, Sam Karlin reports. State officials say cybercriminals have grown more relentless and sophisticated.

Landrum out: Keva Landrum has taken her name out of the running to be the next U.S. attorney in New Orleans, John Simerman, Tyler Bridges and Gordon Russell report. Though she was widely expected in 2021 to be President Joe Biden's pick for the job, he hasn't formally nominated her since then.

Shawn Wilson: Ex-transportation chief Shawn Wilson, a Democrat, faces steep odds in his bid for the Governor's Mansion, Tyler Bridges reports in this profile of Wilson's candidacy. If elected, Wilson would be the first Black governor in Louisiana in 150 years. Historically, voters also tend to alternate between Democratic and Republican governors.

Numbers to Know

Louisiana has spent $46M on cybersecurity in the past four years

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Louisiana has seen more than 130 cyberattacks in the past four years

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250 local governments and organizations will participate in a state program aimed at improving cybersecurity

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Source: Louisiana Division of Administration

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