Сотрудники конгресса посетили киберлаборатории Dakota State University для обсуждения развития широкополосного интернета и кибербезопасности

DSU welcomes Congressional staffers for broadband tour MADISON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Dakota State University welcomed congressional staff members for a tour of its Cyber Labs to discuss broadband, cybersecurity and workforce development. Staff members from US House and US Senate offices and committees made a stop in Madison on a tour to hear what strategies Midwestern states are using to connect their people and keep them secure across a variety of industries and in both urban and rural settings. DSU was proud to invite the congressional staffers to tour its facilities, with a main focus on how South Dakota is using broadband and educational programs to make advancements in cybersecurity and workforce development. “DSU has a huge story to tell,” said Director of SecureSD and Project Boundary Fence Mike Waldner. DSU showcased its facilities and programs that solve real-world problems. Waldner said the university’s expertise in cyber-related fields helps it stand out. “Quantum computing and all of that AI that’s going on across the world, we’re at the forefront of it here at DSU, and it’s amazing to just watch it happen,” Waldner said. DSU is part of South Dakota’s broader digital equation, testing data security in household devices and creating more secure data infrastructure for cities and counties across the state through SecureSD and other programs. “We’ve done a lot of things with technology on a statewide basis, and I think really they want to hear and know the South Dakota story,” Waldner said. The goal of the visit was not only to highlight what DSU has built, but to pass along ideas for other states to consider. “We can do economy of scale so that it’s less expensive for the taxpayers across the entire state,” Waldner said. “If we all come together and if we do things on a statewide basis, then other decisions, data-driven decisions, can be made down the road.” State and local broadband industry leaders joined the group for the tour and presented on behalf of their agencies. The trip was made possible by the Foundation for Rural Service. Copyright 2026 Dakota News Now. All rights reserved.