“These potentially crippling and far-reaching attacks have exposed vulnerabilities and shortcomings in the delivery of important resources,” Griffo wrote to Hochul. Several years ago, while serving as chairman of the state Senate Banking Committee, he brought six Senate committees to the Griffiss Institute in Rome for a hearing on New York's cybersecurity preparedness. According to Griffo's office, it was the largest joint hearing in state Senate history. In his letter, Griffo called cyberattacks “the new normal of our time.” “Given the significant economic, social and security issues that arise when a cyberattack does occur, we must do everything that we can to stay ahead of those who intend to harm the citizens and businesses of New York State,” Griffo wrote.