By Christopher Fletcher, KSDE information technology team 

The Kansas Information Security Office (KISO) recently announced the State of Kansas joined the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) under a one-year, Whole-of-State membership.   

This agreement covers all state agencies, counties, cities, school districts, and other public entities across Kansas. This membership is effective Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2026. In the announcement, KISO continues to evaluate longer-term solutions, stating this membership provides an immediate runway to enhance security and collaboration across our communities.  

The following key details were provided outlining the membership agreement: 

• Coverage: Your organization is included under the Whole-of-State membership. If you have not yet joined MS-ISAC individually, please do not enroll separately. If you have already paid for an individual membership, please contact MS-ISAC directly to request a refund or credit. 
• Services: All existing MS-ISAC services remain available at this time, including threat intelligence, advisories, incident response support, and security tools (e.g., malicious domain blocking and reporting, vulnerability scanning). This membership eliminates the need for you to pay separately, saving resources while providing access to trusted, 24/7 cybersecurity support. Certain tools may require acceptance of participation terms; KISO will help coordinate any required agreements. 
• Funding outlook: MS-ISAC has indicated that federal funding beyond October 1, 2025, is uncertain. Certain services (such as 24/7 endpoint monitoring) may be reduced or restructured. The Kansas Information Security Office (KISO) will monitor developments and communicate any changes. 

Next steps: If your organization is not currently using MS-ISAC services, designate a point-of-contact and send that information to KISO.CyberCollaboration@ks.gov. Include full name, title, phone number, alternate phone number (if applicable), and email address. 

The Kansas Information Security Office (KISO) acts as the statewide coordinating entity for cybersecurity incidents, enabling a Whole-of-State approach. When an incident occurs, KISO brings together the right state, local, and federal resources to ensure a unified response and minimize impact. 

This statewide membership reflects our shared commitment to strengthening cybersecurity across Kansas while reducing costs and maximizing benefits. This membership also supports the broader statewide cybersecurity strategy established under the Kansas Cybersecurity Act (KCA) and SB-291, which require coordinated, repeatable capabilities and maturity across all state agencies by 2027. 

Cybersecurity is a team effort. No single city, county, or agency can stop every attack alone. By sharing threat data and incident reports, you help the Kansas Security Operations Center (K-SOC) protect not only your organization but every public entity across Kansas. The more we share, the stronger our statewide shield becomes. KISO treats all shared data as confidential in accordance with K.S.A. 75-7244. 

Contact Christopher Fletcher, christopher.fletcher@ksde.gov, with questions. 

This information was released from the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) in collaboration with the Kansas Information Security Office (KISO).