University of Wisconsin–Madison

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.

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