Up-to-date knowledge of information technology is more important than ever for cities and towns. For this reason, the Municipal Association of SC and its technology partner, VC3, are offering Tech Talks throughout the 2023 Annual Meeting on July 27, 28 and 29 — quick, 15-minute sessions about critical information for elected officials and municipal staff.
A Cybersecurity Checklist for Municipalities – Many local governments don’t have a cybersecurity plan in place. This session will offer tips, best practices, and recommendations into a checklist that cities and towns can use to create a cybersecurity plan.
Why Multi-Factor Authentication Is Essential – Multi-factor authentication, or MFA, adds a layer of authentication, such as a code sent to a phone, that is a difficult obstacle for cyberattackers. Learn where it should be applied, and why it’s such powerful protection.
Take Your City from Cyber Uninsurable to Insurable – Ransomware attacks affect municipalities more than any other industry, and yet many do not have the security basics in place, causing insurers to increasingly see municipalities as uninsurable. Learn tips on navigating the cyber insurance environment.
Unpacking Security Awareness Training for City Employees – Cyberattackers are most likely to get into a city’s systems with a phishing email and convincing an employee to click a malicious link or file. Learn about automated phishing tests, safe computing practices and identifying malicious emails.
A Guide to Municipal IT Budget Planning – Detailed IT budgets help uncover inefficiencies, save money, and better execute operational goals. This session will cover the components of an IT budget and presenting IT budgets to council.
A Managed IT Services Foundation for Cities and Towns – With constrained budgets limiting the ability to hire IT professionals, small municipalities can struggle to maintain computers, internet and email. Learn about partnering with an IT vendor experienced with municipalities.
Disaster Recovery Checklist and Best Practices for Municipalities — A disaster recovery plan goes far beyond just data backup. This session will explain what could happen and a disaster recovery checklist for evaluating readiness.
5 Things You Need in a Records Management System – Knowledge of information records and technology are required to effectively manage records, follow retention schedules, and respond to open records requests. This session will cover things to consider for a records management system that helps municipal clerks do their jobs better.
Make Your Website ADA-Compliant: Best Practices for Cities – Many city websites do not comply with best practices that help people with disabilities access content. This session will cover steps that are easy to tackle with the help of a website designer and those who upload content.
Find more information about the Annual Meeting online. The Tech Talk schedule will be available on the Municipal Association of SC app, which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play.