Public Administration

National Security Threats Facing the United States: Insights from H.R. McMaster

In the course "National Security Threats Facing the United States," by the Great Courses, renowned expert H.R. McMaster discusses a...

Webinar: The Board or Council's Role in Cyber Risk Management

The Board or Council's Role in Cyber Risk Management (encore performance, first presented at MISAC Conference October 2022 in Monterey,...

Managing Cyber Risks in Today's Digital Age: Insights from PwC Pulse Survey

In today's digital age, businesses face a myriad of risks that can disrupt operations and damage reputation. With the rapid pace of...

The SEC Proposes Cybersecurity Expertise: Why Cyber Literacy is Critical for Council Members

"The SEC is proposing to force boards to do what they haven't done themselves, govern cyber risk." - Forbes The Securities and Exchange...

Exploring Dante's Divine Comedy and Its Lessons on Politics and Public Administration

“When I look back, I am so impressed again with the life-giving power of literature. If I were a young person today, trying to gain a...

New Roles in Local Government Cybersecurity: A Guide to the CISO, BISO, CPO, and CSO

The rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape has forced local governments to reevaluate their approach to cybersecurity. With the...

Finding the Right Fit: Exploring Local Government Cybersecurity Reporting Structures

In a previous post entitled, "Why Cybersecurity Needs to be Separated from IT in Local Governments," I discussed the importance of...

Why Cybersecurity Needs to be Separated from IT in Local Governments

"The days of the CISO being completely IT-centric and as such being in a role under the CIO is gone. Managing security effectiveness and...

The Crucial Role of CISOs in Local Governments: Ensuring Good Governance and Cybersecurity

"The single biggest threat to cybersecurity is misunderstanding." - ANSI ISA In recent years, the importance of cybersecurity has become...

The Importance of Active Involvement from Local Government Leaders for a Cyber Safe Future

In today's digital age, every local government is a digital government. With the increasing reliance on information and technology,...

Annual Cyber Reports

Webinar: The Board or Council's Role in Cyber Risk Management

Why Cybersecurity Needs to be Separated from IT in Local Governments

The Crucial Role of CISOs in Local Governments: Ensuring Good Governance and Cybersecurity

Does Security Awareness Work?

Chaos to Control

The Visible Ops Handbook

Cybersecurity Takes Teamwork

What you need to know about ransomware

Notes on Ransomware