In a move that could change security monitoring for states nationwide, Michigan announced it will deploy the federal government's network monitoring system EINSTEIN 1. The system, which all federal agencies are required to use, is run by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
The federal-state partnership is the first of its kind, which Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm hopes will increase the types of cyber-threats Michigan can detect. The project could have implications for similar ones in others states in the future.
For more information, read Government Technology's article.
Michigan Announces Unique Cyber-Security Partnership With Feds
By: News Report on December 16, 2009
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