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Virginia governor orders new cybersecurity plan to address artificial intelligence risks
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Fusion42 · 25 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has issued an executive order mandating the creation of a state-wide cybersecurity strategy and a new consortium to address AI-related risks, including unauthorized AI interactions with government systems. This includes collaboration between state agencies, academia, and private partners to enhance resilience and monitor evolving AI threats.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity, and 2 sources have reported it.
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You now face a new rulebook for AI risks in Virginia government contracts and partnerships. You must adapt your cybersecurity approach to win state deals and align with evolving public sector safeguards.
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