Cyber physical governance isn’t a nice to have for state and local government, it’s essential

The concept of a public good has long recognized in philosophy and economics. Famous thinkers from Aristotle to John Rawls have all argued that goods which sustain individual and societal welfare must be collectively protected.

Traditionally, a public good is defined as non-excludable, meaning no one can be denied access, and non-rivalrous, where one person’s use does not diminish another’s. This traditionally includes clean air, safe drinking water, and public safety.

In the 21st century, the scope of public goods is expanding. Communities are now deeply dependent on cybersecurity systems known as cyber-physical systems (CPS) that quietly support daily life.

Examples such as HVAC systems in libraries and building management systems in schools are all unseen technologies ...