Local Government Security Training
Benefits
- Led by Government Security Experts
- Designed for Local Government Leadership
Two-Day Local Government Security Leadership Training
The Internet brings a dangerous new class of threat to municipalities.
CyberDefenses offers hands-on Local Government Security classes designed specifically for city and town leadership and IT staff members. This two-day instructor led class educates municipal leadership on the threats that the Internet introduces to local governments. Students will leave with a deep understanding of how to continuously evolve their processes to improve security, protect resident data, and defend critical municipal services from cyberattack disruption.
COURSE CURRICULUM
Understanding Cybersecurity
Key Topics:
- Attackers and Motivation
- Vulnerabilities and Exploits
- Opportunistic Attacks
- Attacker Movement Inside Your Org
Hands-On Exercises:
- How to Hack a Server
- Releasing Ransomware
- Lateral Movement
Securing Municipal Data and Services
Key Topics:
- Resident Data Security
- Securing Physical Access to Networks
- Servers and Devices
- City or Town Operations Security
Hands-On Exercises:
- Enabling and Using Encryption
- Control Access to Systems and Files
Security Risk Management
Key Topics:
- Risk-Based Decision Making
- Security Planning
- Policies and Procedures
- Managing 3rd Party Risk
Hands-On Exercises:
- Creating a Security Plan
- Creating an Incident Response Plan
- Performing Vendor Assessments
Practicing Local Government Security
Key Topics:
- Staff Expectations and Training
- Crisis Management
- Communications Planning
Hands-On Exercises:
- Table-top Exercise
$950 per person
Classes Available In-Person and Online