Local Government Security Breach Response Kit
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2023
Level
City or Town, County
State(s)
All States
Policy Areas
Data & Technology, Democracy & Governance
Smaller cities, towns, and villages face increasing vulnerability to cyberattacks due to limited budgets for cybersecurity. This response kit advocates for an enterprise-wide approach to cybersecurity in local governments and highlights the role of digital tools like board management software in securing sensitive information. It outlines key elements for establishing a proactive security breach response plan, including identifying risks, protecting data, detecting anomalies, responding to incidents, and recovering operations.