{"product_id":"cybersecurity-and-local-government-isbn-9781119788287","title":"Cybersecurity and Local Government","description":"\u003cb\u003eCYBERSECURITY AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to secure your local government’s networks with this one-of-a-kind resource\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eCybersecurity and Local Government\u003c\/i\u003e, a distinguished team of researchers delivers an insightful exploration of cybersecurity at the level of local government. The book makes a compelling argument that every local government official, elected or otherwise, must be reasonably knowledgeable about cybersecurity concepts and provide appropriate support for it within their governments. It also lays out a straightforward roadmap to achieving those objectives, from an overview of cybersecurity definitions to descriptions of the most common security challenges faced by local governments. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe accomplished authors specifically address the recent surge in ransomware attacks and how they might affect local governments, along with advice as to how to avoid and respond to these threats. They also discuss the cybersecurity law, cybersecurity policies that local government should adopt, the future of cybersecurity, challenges posed by Internet of Things, and much more.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout, the authors provide relevant field examples, case studies of actual local governments, and examples of policies to guide readers in their own application of the concepts discussed within. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCybersecurity and Local Government\u003c\/i\u003e also offers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thorough introduction to cybersecurity generally, including definitions of key cybersecurity terms and a high-level overview of the subject for non-technologists.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA comprehensive exploration of critical information for local elected and top appointed officials, including the typical frequencies and types of cyberattacks.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical discussions of the current state of local government cybersecurity, with a review of relevant literature from 2000 to 2021.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-depth examinations of operational cybersecurity policies, procedures and practices, with recommended best practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for local elected and top appointed officials and staff as well as local citizens, Cybersecurity and Local Government will also earn a place in the libraries of those studying or working in local government with an interest in cybersecurity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Why Local Government Cybersecurity? 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 What is Cybersecurity? 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Cybersecurity 101 for Local Governments 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 What the Literature Says About Local Government Cybersecurity 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Cyberattacks: Targetting Local Government 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Managing Local Government Cybersecurity 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Cybersecurity Policies for Local Government 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 People: The Root of The Problem 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 The NIST Cybersecurity Framework Demystified 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Cybersecurity Law and Regulation for Local Government 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Important Questions to Ask 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 The Future of Local Government Cybersecurity 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Summary and Recommendations 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDONALD F. NORRIS, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), USA. Before retiring from UMBC in 2017, he was Director of the Maryland Institute for Policy Analysis and Research for 27 years and Director of the UMBC School of Public Policy for 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLAURA K. MATECZUN, JD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a PhD student at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), USA. Her research is focused on local government cybersecurity. Laura has received a Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Strategy \u0026amp; Policy from UMBC.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRICHARD F. FORNO, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Principal Lecturer at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), USA. He is Assistant Director of UMBC’s Center for Cybersecurity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to secure your local government’s networks with this one-of-a-kind resource\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eCybersecurity and Local Government\u003c\/i\u003e, a distinguished team of researchers delivers an insightful exploration of cybersecurity at the level of local government. The book makes a compelling argument that every local government official, elected or otherwise, must be reasonably knowledgeable about cybersecurity concepts and provide appropriate support for it within their governments. It also lays out a straightforward roadmap to achieving those objectives, from an overview of cybersecurity definitions to descriptions of the most common security challenges faced by local governments. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe accomplished authors specifically address the recent surge in ransomware attacks and how they might affect local governments, along with advice as to how to avoid and respond to these threats. 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