NACo Cyberattack Simulation: Supplier Management Access
Presented by the NACo County Tech Xchange and Professional Development Academy
Effective partner management is integral to the operational efficiency of government business, yet it poses inherent cybersecurity risks, especially concerning partner access to sensitive systems and data. This cyber attack simulation focuses on evaluating the vulnerabilities and potential threats associated with supplier access, aiming to enhance understanding and preparedness in mitigating such risks. The simulation leverages reality-based scenarios involving partner access to critical systems, data, and networks within an organizational context. It will encompass diverse situational conditions, including third-party vendor breaches, unauthorized access via partner credentials, and partner-initiated cyber threats. The simulation aims to foster a deeper comprehension of the complexities surrounding partner access risks and to facilitate the development and testing of robust strategies for mitigating these risks effectively.
Upcoming Events
Chart Your Course: Digital Learning Resources for the County Workforce #2
Advance your digital learning strategy! Join us as we continue in our "Chart Your Course" digital learning program. Discover how multiple counties are successfully implementing Microsoft's online learning platform to enhance staff development and set requirements for access to GenAI tools, like Copilot. Gain actionable insights and best practices.
NACo AI Regional Forum Series
The NACo AI Regional Forum series is convening local government elected officials, appointed officers, department heads, and staff across different geographical regions to provide an educational, hands-on symposium on the landscape of artificial intelligence.
NACo AI Northeast Regional Forum
The NACo AI Regional Forum series is convening local government elected officials, appointed officers, department heads, and staff across different geographical regions to provide an educational, hands-on symposium on the landscape of artificial intelligence.
Featured Resource
County Tech Xchange
The NACo County Tech Xchange is an online portal designed to connect county CIOs, IT Directors, CISOs, and other county IT leadership. This portal provides valuable resources in a central location that counties can use to improve their overall technology infrastructure.
Related News
Podcast: The CIO Reserves
Greenbrier County, W.Va. Commissioner Tammy Tincher, Cook County, Ill. CIO Tom Lynch and NACo CIO Rita Reynolds discuss the pilot CIO Reserves program, which offers IT experts to help rural counties assess their technology and cybersecurity needs.
Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) loses federal funding
On March 11, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced a $10 million cut in funding for the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), which provides critical local assistance for cybersecurity threat detection and analysis resources and support.
Risk mitigation, education top counties’ AI prep goals
Members of NACo’s Artificial Intelligence Exploratory Committee spent a year considering the capabilities, opportunities, threats and best practices that the rapidly developing technology sector poses for county governments.