Dakota State University

SecureSD shields local governments

Free cybersecurity services include secure email, mitigation of vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity training and educations.

CEO's Report: At the table with our nation's leaders

Despite being a small public power entity, Heartland Energy has a direct line to South Dakota's powerful voices in Washington, D.C.

CEO's Report: Power with Purpose

Heartland Energy empowers communities through innovation, economic development, energy efficiency, safety, and reliability.

South Dakota launches $7M cybersecurity program to protect local governments

Municipal Cybersecurity Grant Program strengthens local government defenses with tools, training and support through DSU.

Fostering a culture of cybersecurity: tools to help minimize the risk of human error

MFA and password managers plus cybersecurity education and training can curtail human error and defend organizations against cyber threats.

CEO's Report: Prepare your utility for cybersecurity threats

Cybersecurity assessments and employee training are necessary to address heightened risks to public power utilities.

Top findings from Project Boundary Fence

DSU program identifies risk factors and possible attack vectors for local governments' IT systems and recommends possible solutions.

Heartland Energy at DownTown in MadTown

In August, Heartland teamed up with Dakota State University to be host sponsors for Madison's weekly summer concert series.

Heartland hosts SD GOED for tour of Madison