Cyber Preparedness and Response for Public Entities: Nontechnical Tips for Leaders

“Cyber Preparedness and Response for Public Entities: Nontechnical Tips for Leaders” webinar was recorded Oct. 11, 2023, and emphasizes the importance of establishing a comprehensive cyber incident response plan and practicing it so when an organization is hit, staff can minimize the effects and return to normal operations as soon as possible.

• Common types of attacks on public entities, and MCIT members specifically, are detailed, including how the situations could have been minimized afterward
• How MCIT coverage responds to incidents is reviewed.
• Robust resources and tools are shared to aid in every step along the way.

Who Should Watch?

This webinar is intended to help facilitate an entity-wide cyber-security preparation and response plan. As such the following individuals would benefit from watching it:

• Governing body board members (e.g., county commissioners, SWCD supervisors)
• County administrators/coordinators
• Executive directors
• SWCD district managers
• Department heads, including information technology managers, sheriffs, county attorneys, auditors/auditor-treasurers, financial officers, social services, public health, human services and human resources
• Risk managers