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...
Overcoming Legacy Mindsets and Historical Biases
Overcoming Legacy Mindsets and Historical Biases: The Importance of Embracing Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity in Local Government
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...
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...
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...
Three Cybersecurity Bad Practices You Should Avoid to Protect Your Organization
What Not To Do: The CISA's Bad Practices In today's digital age, cybersecurity is critical to the smooth functioning of organizations,...
The Importance of Active Involvement from Local Government Leaders for a Cyber Safe Future
In today's digital age, every local government is a digital government. With the increasing reliance on information and technology,...
