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Live Online Webinar

Cybersecurity Readiness: How to Protect Local Government Assets

Cybersecurity Readiness: How to Protect Local Government Assets

September 3, 2024 | 1:00 PM Eastern Time

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This webinar has been rescheduled from Tuesday, September 3rd to Tuesday, October 15th. We apologize for any inconvenience!

Over the past decade, dozens of state and local governments across the United States have been the victims of cyberattacks that have often brought their operations to a grinding halt. According to cybersecurity experts the frequency of these attacks has increased exponentially in recent years, making the need for a strong defense more important than ever. But how do you prepare your jurisdiction for these ever-increasing threats?

In this webinar, you'll join ICMA's Chief Information Officer Hemant Desai as he discusses strategies for evaluating the state of your local government's cybersecurity measures with Lea Eriksen, CIO for the City of Long Beach, CA, and Phillip LeClair, CIO for the City of Pasadena, CA . They will cover:

  • The most common IT vulnerabilities and threats faced by local governments
  • Basic defensive practices applicable to jurisdictions of any size
  • Where to turn for helpful cybersecurity resources
  • How to manage new threats posed by the rise of AI

PRACTICE AREAS: [11] Technological Literacy and [14] Communication and Information Sharing

TOPICS: Cybersecurity, Data Management, and Technology

JOB TITLES: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Assistant Chief Administrative Officer (ACAO), and Department Head

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