The Hillsborough County Commission has unanimously passed a resolution supporting efforts to defend the community against foreign threats, particularly from China, Russia, Iran and North Korea.

The resolution supports the Alliance for Global Security (AGS), a Tampa-based nonprofit that equips local and state governments with tools to defend against attacks, including cyberattacks.

Additionally, the board approved $25,000 in seed funding for the AGS Frontiers Forum, an international conference addressing homeland and national security that will be in Tampa in April 2026.

“The threats we face today don’t stop at the federal level. They’re aimed squarely at counties like ours,” said Commission Chair Ken Hagan . “Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea are targeting local governments, ener

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