Eric Larson, Florida’s top cyber cop, says even hyper vigilance can’t completely protect the state’s critical data networks from a daily barrage of illegal probes.
But the executive director of the Agency for State Technology says frequent security drills, like one sponsored Tuesday by Florida National Guard, keep experts familiar with the latest threats.
“There’s a constant cat-and-mouse game, so it’s not possible to ever get to a perfect state of security. As much as it is pro-active for these types of exercises to practice, it’s also reactive in terms of being able to identify and address issues.”
Larson said hackers are constantly threatening state computer networks that control everything from water supplies to payrolls and health systems.
