Trio of South Dakota politicians set to have bigger roles on cybersecurity

South Dakota figures Kristi Noem, Mike Rounds, and John Thune are positioned to shape U.S. cybersecurity policy in 2025, with expected emphasis on China-related national security concerns, agricultural cybersecurity, workforce development in the central U.S., and proactive cyber measures; Dakota State University president José-Marie Griffiths, who has worked with them, anticipates these priorities based on their committee roles and past sponsorship of cyber-related legislation.