
The Importance of Converging Physical and Cybersecurity an Interconnected World
In today's interconnected world, State and Local Governments, Critical Infrastructure partners and National Critical Functions rely...

Security Convergence Resources
As technology continues to evolve and organizations become more connected, the convergence of physical and IT systems is becoming...


Cyber Risk Update 31 MAR 2023
Here is the cyber risk update for the week of 31 March 2023. Reports Malwarebytes State of Malware 2023 https://try.malwarebytes.com/2023...


Webinar: The Board or Council's Role in Cyber Risk Management
The Board or Council's Role in Cyber Risk Management (encore performance, first presented at MISAC Conference October 2022 in Monterey,...


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...


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...