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Collaboration with our partners, especially at the local level, is critical in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
In response to feedback, we've collated resources and combined them into one easy-to-use location specifically for localities in Virginia.
As this effort evolves this featured section will be updated as needed. If you have questions or suggestions, please contact us at vitacomms@vita.virginia.gov.
Federal cybersecurity grant opportunities
The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 created the state and local cybersecurity grant program to help state, local, and tribal entities work together to improve cybersecurity.
VITA, in collaboration with our partners, including Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) serving as the State Administrative Agency (SAA), has applied for and been awarded grants for all available program years.
VITA is currently taking applications for the first project funded from the grant awards – Cybersecurity Plan capability assessment.
To apply for this project, and for more information about the federal grant program, please visit our Grant Programs page.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM) for the Commonwealth of Virginia
Has your entity experienced a cyber security breach?
Use the cyber incident report form to notify the Commonwealth.
This form is for public bodies and other organizations to notify the Virginia Fusion Center of cybersecurity incidents, in partnership with Virginia State Police (VSP), Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM), and VITA.
Visit reportcyber.viriginia.gov FAQs page for related questions and answers on the use of this form.
Additional cyber resources
In order to provide thousands of essential public services ranging from disaster assistance to social security to water and electricity, all levels of government must ensure their cyber infrastructure is safe, secure and resilient. Below, find resources and materials for state and local government officials and employees to get informed about cybersecurity.
- Visit the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) for cyber threat prevention, protection, response and recovery for the nation's state, local, territorial and tribal (SLTT) governments.
- Collaborate across the federal government to enhance the nation's cybersecurity posture through DHS' Federal Network Resilience.
- Share information and best practices through the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Federal Agency Security Practices (FASP).
Approved vendors to be used in the Commonwealth
COV Ramp
COV Ramp (formerly ECOS) provides oversight functions and management of cloud based services, specifically focused on software as a service (SaaS). To view the COV Ramp Approved Supplier List and Metrics visit Approved Applications and Metrics.
For agencies undertaking the decision to move to cloud-based services additional information can be found at COV Ramp.
Interested in our ready-to-use statewide contracts?
All public bodies can utilize statewide contracts developed by VITA, if provided for in the solicitation or contract.
Begin your search now for available statewide contracts.
Training and workforce opportunities available:
The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity enables organizations to develop their workforces to perform cybersecurity work, and it helps learners to explore cybersecurity work and to engage in appropriate learning activities to develop their knowledge and skills.
The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies’ Cyber Career Roadmap digital tool offers an interactive way for working professionals (cyber and non-cyber), employers, students, and recent grads to explore and build their own career roadmap across the 52 different NICE Framework work roles.
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Topics of interests
State Resources
- Local Government listings and information can be found on the Virginia State Portal.
- Who is my Legislator?
- Governor of Virginia's Cabinet Members
Federal Resources
Downloads available for use at your locality:
Here are presentations and documents available to download for use at your locality:
VITA Customer Care Center
Are you a VITA customer? Need IT support? Contact the VCCC (VITA Customer Care Center) for any support inquiries.
