With an ever-increasing focus on cybersecurity, state attorneys general are turning their attention from discussions and dialogue, to action. This form of electronic crime is perceived as an ever-increasing threat to not only consumers and businesses, but toward national security.

An active group of attorneys general, senior staff, and internal cybersecurity experts have come to the realization that independently, individual states cannot effectively deal with this criminal activity. In their view, having the ability to coordinate actions across multistate jurisdictions and in collaboration with private sector experts, would lay the foundation for a national cyber crime initiative with teeth.

Specific working group goals include:

1. Developing a strategy that is measurable and can be defined by what is accomplished.
2. Identifying the best companies in this space who can come to the table to coalesce such an effort.
3. Establishing the parameters of a high level public-private partnership initiative to work collaboratively in bringing the most effective resources to the forefront of this fight.

Most often, companies are asking state attorneys general to assist them in their many efforts to positively impact public policy. This is a time when state attorneys general have heard that request and are responding to marshall all forces available to begin dealing with this situation. This a unique opportunity for industry leaders to sit at the table in an attempt to identify solutions towards this ever-increasing threat.