cyberinfrastructure

IT REPORT: High Value Targets of Cyberattacks (Municipal & City Governments)

The information contained in this article is not intended as legal advice and may no longer be accurate due to changes in the law. Consult NHMA's legal services or your municipal attorney.

Multi-Factor Authentication for Government Organizations

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Secure Your Operational Technologies With Government Funding

The rise in cyberattacks against critical infrastructure affects consumers, government agencies, and institutions. Compromised critical infrastructure can risk public safety and service availability for citizens. Risks such as public transit service outages, contaminated water supplies, disabled emergency communication systems, and even life-threatening power outages can lead to societal chaos and even potential loss of life.

Cybersecurity Resilience for your Municipality

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Cybersecurity for Government Leaders

In 2021, the National Cybersecurity Center launched Cyber for State Leaders (featured in 

Compromise Not an Option: Beat Criminals at Their Own Game Through People, Process, and Technology

In today's ever-evolving cyber landscape, safeguarding information and proactively addressing potential threats to a municipality and the community it serves are top priorities. Over the last two years, attackers were quick to adapt to and exploit new technology and WFH requirements, targeting relief programs and disrupting payment flows. Moreover, threat actors have increasingly abused inherent trust in system connectivity, privilege, and access, and identity continues to be a sought-after commodity.

TECH INSIGHT: Why Multi-Factor Authentication Is Essential

The information contained in this article is not intended as legal advice and may no longer be accurate due to changes in the law. Consult NHMA's legal services or your municipal attorney.

How can you better protect your organization’s sensitive information and your users’ personal data? Deciding where to focus your information security efforts for the most protection and the best return on investment can be a challenge. Multi-factor authentication is an excellent place to start, and here’s why.

TECH INSIGHTS: ARPA Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Final Rule Confirms That Municipalities May Use Funds for Cybersecurity, IT Services, and Websites

The information contained in this article is not intended as legal advice and may no longer be accurate due to changes in the law. Consult NHMA's legal services or your municipal attorney.

Preparing to Defend Against Today’s Cyber Threats Webinar

Why You Are a Target and What No Cost Cybersecurity Resources are Available to Help!

For a brief timeframe, many smaller municipalities felt insulated to cyber criminal activity. After all, who would target a town of 6,000 when there are 317 U.S. cities with populations over 100,000 and far more financial resources? The cyber threat environment has shifted, cyber criminals have become more opportunistic, and everyone is now a potential target.

TECH INSIGHTS: 5 Legal, Financial, and Operational Penalties for Municipalities Not Addressing Cybersecurity Risks

The information contained in this article is not intended as legal advice and may no longer be accurate due to changes in the law. Consult NHMA's legal services or your municipal attorney.

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