Stay Secure, Stay Informed: Cybersecurity, A Township’s Success Story, 3CMA Highlights, and More!

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is just around the corner. It’s a critical time to focus on protecting your organization and your residents from digital threats. And because your digital safety is of paramount importance to us, we offer a collection of useful articles in our Resource center to help you safeguard your municipality.?

One of the most important things you can do to secure your organization is to create a culture of awareness. The blog post, Fortifying Your Digital Fortress: Through a Culture of Awareness, emphasizes the importance of fostering a strong culture of cybersecurity awareness within organizations to defend against increasing digital threats. It discusses the critical role that staff education plays in minimizing risks, highlighting that even the most advanced security technologies can be compromised by human error. This article underscores the importance of building a vigilant culture to combat cyber threats—a must-read for municipal leaders looking to boost their cybersecurity measures.?

Continuing the theme of fortification, we will be offering a deep dive into the issue with an upcoming webinar on October 28. It will consist of a special panel discussion titled "Fortifying Municipal Defenses: Protecting Your Community from Cyber Threats." Join experts from the Halton Police Cybersecurity Division, GHD, and AMO for an insightful dialogue on safeguarding your community from growing cyber threats.?

Click here to register.

Shining a Spotlight on Woolwich, Ontario

The Township of Woolwich, Ontario, embarked on a journey to modernize its digital presence, choosing Govstack to power its new website. As a small municipality with limited resources, Woolwich faced significant challenges in maintaining a modern digital infrastructure. Govstack provided a flexible, user-friendly solution that has not only addressed their pain points but also positioned Woolwich as a tech-forward leader in the region.

The new website enables Woolwich’s team to manage and update content easily, without the need for coding skills, allowing the municipality to keep pace with the growing expectations of its residents. With enhanced homepage functionality, a smooth implementation process, and continuous support, Woolwich’s website is now better equipped to serve its community.

Read all? about how Woolwich is embracing digital transformation and leading the way for small municipalities.?

A Texas-Sized Success: 3CMA Annual Conference Recap

We had a fantastic time at the 3CMA Annual Conference earlier this month in Texas! Connecting with over 600 communicators across North America, we gathered valuable insights into what municipalities need from their online platforms and want to share our findings with you.

Key takeaways:

• Empowerment - Communicators need user-friendly, automated tools to take control of their messaging.
• Collaboration - A thriving online presence that fosters collaboration between departments is essential.
• Simplicity - Information that is easily accessible to residents in just a few clicks.

Stay connected, stay informed, and we'll see you at our upcoming events!

Who Knew?

Before starting a website redesign, there are crucial insights that can significantly impact success. Stay tuned for our upcoming conversation with the City of Corpus Christi, where we’ll dive into exactly what they wished they knew before embarking on their website migration journey.

Discover how key preparation steps—like aligning your team, identifying goals, and understanding resident needs—can position your municipality for a smoother migration and a more impactful launch. Watch for updates to learn how Corpus Christi’s experience can help guide your next big digital project!

Mark your Calendars

We’ve got a full calendar of events lined up, and we’d love for you to be part of the action! From conferences to webinars, there’s something for everyone to explore, learn, and connect. These events are a great way to stay in the loop and join in the conversation. Check out what’s happening next!

MAGC (Minnesota Communicators) – October 23

Cybersecurity Webinar – October 28

In Conversation with Corpus Christi – November 12

MISA (Michigan IT Professionals) – November 14-15 ?

Helpful Resources

Visit our Resources page to get updated information on Govstack as well as news and information on technology relevant to government.?

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