Kentucky Cyber Resilience Initiative
Strengthening Kentucky's cyber defenses through comprehensive assessments, hands-on training, and collaborative exercises led by the Kentucky National Guard.
Cyber Bluegrass 2026
Kentucky's premier cybersecurity training and exercise event, bringing together government, military, and private sector professionals to strengthen our collective cyber resilience.
Training Week
October 19-23, 2026
Classes from industry partners to help prepare participants for the following exercise.
Exercise Week
October 27-29, 2026
Three days of hands-on access to a realistic cyber training environment with emulated cyber threats.
Location
Boone National Guard Center
100 Minuteman Parkway, Frankfort, KY 40601
Who Should Attend
Open to all sectors
Local government IT, critical infrastructure operators, MSPs, cybersecurity professionals
Our Services
The Kentucky Cyber Resilience Initiative provides comprehensive cybersecurity services to protect Kentucky's digital infrastructure.
Comprehensive cybersecurity assessments conducted by the Kentucky National Guard Cyber Task Force to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen defenses.
Education programs designed to build cybersecurity skills across Kentucky's government agencies and critical infrastructure operators.
Simulated cybersecurity scenarios that test incident response plans and improve coordination between organizations.
Annual Cyber Bluegrass event featuring a live cyber range with red vs. blue team exercises in a realistic network environment.
“Ready to Defend, Committed to Serve”
About the Initiative
The Kentucky Cyber Resilience Initiative (KYCRI) is a program operated by the Kentucky National Guard to enhance the cybersecurity posture of state and local government entities, critical infrastructure operators, and private sector organizations across Kentucky.
Through the Cyber Task Force, KYCRI conducts comprehensive cybersecurity assessments that identify vulnerabilities, evaluate security controls, and provide actionable recommendations to improve defenses against modern cyber threats.
KYCRI also organizes training programs and exercises, including the annual Cyber Bluegrass event, to build hands-on skills and foster collaboration between military, government, and civilian cybersecurity professionals throughout the Commonwealth.