Conference Connections

Session Spotlight: Technology and Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity and Technology are complex and ever evolving issues that municipal leaders need to be well versed in to ensure the protection of their municipalities. The sessions below will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to ask the right questions to ensure your community is protected and evolving. For CEU and speaker information, please see the Conference website or download the Conference app. 

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

10:45 a.m.-12:00 noon

Bridging the Digital Divide, Room 412

Digital equity ensures that all residents have access to the services your municipality provides. Providing access to necessary devices and the internet is only part of the equation. Education and training are also key. And don’t forget about public outreach, because what good is any program if no one knows about it? 

Cybersecurity Awareness Briefing, Hall A

3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m.

A session from the Registrars Association of New Jersey focusing on the “people” part of cybersecurity, providing information to help make smart decisions on the job, at home, at school and in the future. It’s not all about technology. 

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

Achieving Cyber Resilience, Room 311

Expecting municipalities to defend against criminal syndicates able to launch cyberattacks from anywhere in the world day or night is unrealistic. A more cost-effective and resilient approach is to adopt a collective defense model, allowing for collaboration on detection and sharing intelligence. 

10:45 a.m.-12:00 noon

Emerging Issues in Municipal Use of Social Media, Room 417

The continually developing topics of local government employees, governing bodies, departments, boards, and commissions will get input to better understand the emerging issues in municipal use of social media. NJILGA session Co-Sponsored with NJLM. 

Thursday, November 16, 2023

9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

Using Existing Infrastructure to Enhance Broadband Deployment, Room 315

Learn how utilities and municipalities can work together to accelerate broadband deployment for their communities. Discover strategies, options, and real-world success stories, and learn about the legislative efforts that could assist or hinder these goals. 

Ensuring Your Website is Accessible to All Residents, Room 419

Many of your municipal services can be accessed online, and questions answered on your website, but are you certain that ALL of your residents can access them? Accessibility ensures that those with disabilities are able to view your web content. Best practices and legal risks will be discussed. 

10:45 a.m.-12:00 noon

Cybersecurity Concerns & Strategies, Room 304

Workshop from Tax Collectors and Treasurers of NJ will address current and future infrastructure requirements for government networks. 

Technology Fitness: What Officials Need to Know Now, Room 312

A review of the “Technology Fitness” series featured in NJ Municipalities magazine, which focuses on what elected and chief administrative officials need to know about contemporary digital technology, including procuring services, working with third-party contractors, and AI. Bring your questions for the Q&A.