Managing Cyber Risks: Exploring Cybersecurity as a Managed Service

When bad actors are looking to commit cybercrimes, they follow the path of least resistance. Unfortunately, that path often leads them to local governments. Cities, counties and municipalities have seen a surge in ransomware attacks, but strengthening their cybersecurity systems can be a challenges with limited budgets and IT security resources.

The webinar will cover recent criminal law decisions issued by the North Carolina appellate courts and U.S. Supreme Court and highlight significant criminal law legislation enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly. Shea Denning and Phil Dixon, Jr. discuss a wide range of issues affecting felony and misdemeanor cases in the North Carolina state courts. Webinar participants are able to ask questions online, in real time.

Driven by changing global norms and evolving public expectations, today’s Modern Government defines itself by the impact it can have on key Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues. While their capability to address these issues is nothing new, a combination of growing international uncertainty, rising costs, and social mandates has shifted action from obligation to responsibility, and as the world continues to press for change, it’s essential that those working to meet expectations do their best to deliver. In the first part of our series, leaders will explore key trends and priorities in the ESG landscape, benefits of a forward thinking ESG policy, and best practices for public sector officials as they take action on ESG issues.

The SLGDP Digital Skills community launched this webinar series with the aim to create a boxset of resources looking at how we develop our staff and citizens in the digital age. Each episode will include guest presenters from different councils discussing topics such as skills analysis, digital champions, future roles, cultural shift, modern learning and much much more.