Published on Oct 18, 2019

New NLC report: What cities should know about cybersecurity

Contact: Sharon Swanson, Brandon Anderson

Every hour, 26% of local governments report a cyberattack. But according to a new National League of Cities (NLC) analysis (in partnership with the Public Technology Institute) nearly a quarter don’t have a cybersecurity plan in place to protect government information systems from attack.

Is your city ready? The new NLC cybersecurity report will help your city:

  • Discover how cities fought back against hackers;
  • Learn how your community compares to others in cybersecurity preparedness; and
  • Uncover the top ten ways you can improve cybersecurity practices.
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