As cyber threats from bad actors increase and become more complex, many state and local governments are finding themselves vulnerable. Be it technology skills gaps, increasingly complex network infrastructures, or new cybersecurity challenges, agencies have to remain proactive to stay ahead.

In a recent interview with MeriTalk, Mike Lauer, former chief technology architect for the state of Iowa and current national director of public sector at Fortinet, shares how platform approaches coupled with artificial intelligence can give state and local governments the boost they need against threat actors.