SACRAMENTO – Updating California’s roadmap for protecting the state government from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, Governor Gavin Newsom on Jul 31 announced the release of an updated strategy — known as Cal-Secure 2.0 — to protect the state against new online threats, including artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled cyberattacks.

Building on California’s first statewide cybersecurity strategy launched in 2021, Cal-Secure 2.0 gives state agencies practical tools and guidance to strengthen the systems Californians rely on every day — from benefits and healthcare to transportation and public safety. The updated plan also prepares the state for new threats driven by AI and other rapidly evolving technologies.

Cyberattacks are becoming more frequent and more sophisticated. Criminals are increasingly using AI to create convincing scams, exploit security weaknesses, and target government and critical infrastructure systems.

This updated strategy gives state agencies a clear roadmap to identify their biggest cybersecurity vulnerabilities, strengthen protections, and respond faster when threats emerge.