Cybersecurity: A Critical Priority for Municipal Leaders – Are you Protected?
Capitol Region Council of Governments
Working together for a better region.
Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue—it’s a governance priority for mayors, town managers, and council members. With a 30% increase in cyberattacks on municipalities and schools, the need for proactive risk management has never been greater.
50% of public sector breaches involve personal data, putting citizens' privacy at risk. Approximately, 85% of public organizations have accelerated digital transformation, increasing cyber threats.
Municipal leaders must take an active role in funding, developing, and enforcing cybersecurity policies, including:
? Risk management & data handling
? Incident response planning
? Staff training & vendor management
CRCOG, in partnership with Novus Insight , offers a Cybersecurity Cohort Training Series—a cost-effective way for municipal leaders to strengthen cyber resilience, ensure compliance, and protect critical infrastructure.
Join us to Protect. Detect. Respond. Recover. Please contact Robyn Nichols , the Principal Program Manager at CRCOG ([email protected]), or complete our survey. We look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you to Carl Fazzina for this post.