
Cyber Risk Update 3 NOV 2023
Local Discord Name Change We are thrilled to announce the results of our recent server name vote, and we have a clear winner! Effective...

Cyber Risk Update 18 AUG 2023
This is a selection of this week's events. For more news and advisories check out our discord server. Local Government Cyber Watch...


Locking Down Cybersecurity: Unmasking the Power of Phishing-Resistant MFA
👋 Just a quick heads-up before you dive into the exciting world of Phishing-Resistant MFA – I'm giving the ol' blog a bit of a makeover....


Cybersecurity Governance Unleashed: Empowering for Effective Risk Oversight
In today's world, cybersecurity is a crucial part of any business. As organizations become more reliant on technology, they become more...

Cyber Risk Update 10 MAR 2023
Cyber Risk Update for March 10, 2023. Bonus Managing Cyber Risks in Local Government: The Need for Comprehensive Risk Management Programs...

The Psychology of Cybersecurity: How Our Minds Distort Our Perception of Cyber Risk
When I attended the RSA conference in 2022, I tweeted about the intersection of psychology and cybersecurity. While most of the responses...


Reporting to Council: Why Local Governments Should Use the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
The blog post discusses how the NIST Cybersecurity Framework can be an effective tool for reporting on cybersecurity to council members.


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,...

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...


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...