 This month, NJ Municipalities focuses on the many layers of cybersecurity, from expectations for local governments to the importance of strong passwords. |
October 2024Feature Articles- What is Your Municipality's Cybersecurity Posture?
What Elected Officials and CAOs Need to Know About Technology Fitness Part 18
Marc Pfeiffer - Stormwater Drainage
Court makes taxpayers the flood insurer of last resort
Paul Tomasko and David Grubb - Digital Resilience
Maintaining critical functions during technology disruptions
Michael T. Geraghty - Your Passwords and You
Protecting your digital life
Robert McQueen - Are You Ready for the 250th?
America will turn 250 on July 4th in 2026, and New Jersey is getting ready for this once-in-a-generation commemoration
Rachel Thimke and Sara Cureton - 2024 Awards Presented
NJLM Announces Winners of 30th Annual Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition - NJSTART
Innovating local government procurement - Leading the Charge
Setting the stage for municipal transitions to electric vehicles
Hector C. Lora and Krishna Murthy - Mayors Wellness Campaign
Age-Friendly Social Connection Initiatives
Katie Bisaha - Making a Wish
Courageous 10-year-old Bordentown Township resident gives back to his community
Eugene Fuzy
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Issue Focus: What is Your Municipality's Cybersecurity Posture?What Elected Officials and CAOs Need to Know About Technology Fitness When it comes to cybersecurity, there are no easy or perfect solutions because the threats constantly evolve. The goals, however, are twofold. The first is to ensure that your security control environment is adequate to meet the risks your municipality faces. The second is that you have a sound incident response and recovery plan. This article focuses on controls, i.e., the practices and technology used to protect your digital environment. We will cover preparing for a security incident in a future article. There is no one-size-fits-all set of controls for every technology environment. Just being online requires a minimum level of tech-environment awareness. Recent news reports of the chaos created by hacker intrusions and technology supplier errors make that clear. In some cases, cyber insurance providers mandate that minimum standards or specific services be included in your control environment. To continue reading, please visit page 6.
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In This IssueGold DomeThis month, Ben Dworkin, Director of Rowan University's Institute For Public Policy and Citizenship (RIPPAC) discusses how the National Election in 2024 will shape New Jersey beyond who wins. To read Gold Dome visit page 44.
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NJ Knowledge QuizQ: What non-groovy cyber scam can be experienced through emails that spread malware and steal valuable information or login credentials? A: Phishing campaigns. For more NJ trivia, view the last page of each magazine issue.
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