Local Government Officials Guide to Cybersecurity (Oct 2022 Update)
Ron and I recently presented at the MISAC conference in Monterey and were thrilled to see that our session on involving governing bodies...
Managing Cyber Risks in Today's Digital Age: Insights from PwC Pulse Survey
In today's digital age, businesses face a myriad of risks that can disrupt operations and damage reputation. With the rapid pace of...
The Local Government Officials Guide to Cybersecurity
Ron, Cesar, and I (Don) are currently collaborating on a new professional guide for executives in local government on the topic of...
The SEC Proposes Cybersecurity Expertise: Why Cyber Literacy is Critical for Council Members
"The SEC is proposing to force boards to do what they haven't done themselves, govern cyber risk." - Forbes The Securities and Exchange...
Prioritizing Cyber Risk Management: Prevention and Response to Incidents
Summary This article discusses the complex question of whether having a cyber incident indicates a failure to evaluate and mitigate cyber...
New Roles in Local Government Cybersecurity: A Guide to the CISO, BISO, CPO, and CSO
The rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape has forced local governments to reevaluate their approach to cybersecurity. With the...
Finding the Right Fit: Exploring Local Government Cybersecurity Reporting Structures
In a previous post entitled, "Why Cybersecurity Needs to be Separated from IT in Local Governments," I discussed the importance of...
Why Cybersecurity Needs to be Separated from IT in Local Governments
"The days of the CISO being completely IT-centric and as such being in a role under the CIO is gone. Managing security effectiveness and...
Managing Cyber Risks in Local Government: The Need for Comprehensive Risk Management Programs
As the world continues to move towards digital government, there is a growing need to ensure that cybersecurity is adequately addressed....
The Crucial Role of CISOs in Local Governments: Ensuring Good Governance and Cybersecurity
"The single biggest threat to cybersecurity is misunderstanding." - ANSI ISA In recent years, the importance of cybersecurity has become...
