City managers know the value of cybersecurity.
ICMA suggests having an awareness plan to ensure optimum safety and be ready to act on any threats or attacks. Browse our list of tips to ensure that your systems are running securely and invulnerably:
Trustworthy Systems
Only work with databases that you trust, like CityForce. CityForce is an all-in-one software suite that allows city managers to schedule inspections, monitor applications/complaint filings and even track permits and payments. CityForce has a support team ready to assist you with any issues or concerns and was built by our area’s top developers who are consistently working to keep our system safe.
Invest In Training
With so many other projects to focus on, cyber security can easily become a back-burner subject, but it’s important! Ensure that your employees are properly trained on what to look for in the event of a cyber attack and how to react to it.
Clear Policies & Procedures
Your staff can only act appropriately if they know what your office’s current policies and procedures are. Make sure they are up-to-date on these and encourage them to report any odd issues or concerns regarding web security.
Reporting in a Timely Manner
You can minimize damage and loss by ensuring that if an attack occurs, your staff alerts you of the problem right away.
Recurring Training
Online hackers are always trying to find loopholes in government systems, and they work hard at it. Regular, clear sessions regarding cyberattacks should be held around 3-4 times a year just to be sure that every employee is committed to keeping your systems safe.
Enact a Drill
Test a cyberattack scenario so that your staff can see firsthand what to look for and how to handle it.
PRINT ICMA’S ENTIRE LIST OF SECURITY TIPS HERE
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Stay safe by keeping these tips in mind – and implement CityForce today! Contact us for a custom price quote.