What .gov does is provides a verifiable identity for entities; whether that is a municipality, whether that is a K-12 district, it does not matter.

I take to heart the relationship-building part of it when you speak with task forces post terrorist events, for instance.

If something could be developed maybe at the U.S. Department of Education, I think that that would really help vendors comply with the standards.

I truly appreciate the discussion today. I thank you all for coming before the Subcommittee to discuss what is clearly a really important topic to a lot of us.

That is great. Thank you.

Can you share with us some of the ways that New Hampshire schools have worked together to reduce the burden of expensive cybersecurity tools and services?

Thank you so much. Mr. Rossi.

It is really important.

Can you share with us some of the ways that New Hampshire schools have worked together to reduce the burden of expensive cybersecurity tools and services?

the creation of a government coordinating council to focus on K-12 cybersecurity.

I spearheaded an effort to create a Federal grant program specifically targeted at improving the cybersecurity of State and local governments.

Thank you very much. Mr. King.