On May 20, the New Jersey governor signed Executive Order 178 establishing the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell ("NJCCIC") within the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, seeking to bridge the information and intelligence divide between New Jersey's public and private sectors. The NJCCIC's efforts, which will involve the New Jersey Attorney General's office and the Office of Information Technology and the State Police, will facilitate information sharing related to cybersecurity risks and provide guidance for both public and private entities.

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