Cyber Fortress 2.0 tests Virginia's cyber response plan - July 20, 2023

Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia, joins state elected officials, state and federal technology experts and public sector communication executives for distinguished visitor day at Cyber Fortress 2.0, July 20, 2023, at the State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Cyber Fortress 2.0, which ran from July 10-21, brought together state and federal organizations who will respond in a real-world cyber incident and provided an opportunity to test Virginia’s cyber response plan and better prepare for future collective responses. As part of the VNG’s ongoing partnership with Finland, representatives from the Finnish Defence Forces also took part in the exercise and Ring recognized them for their contributions and presented them with coins.