Comprehensive Exploration of Municipal Cybersecurity Needs

• Understand why cyberattacks targeting municipal governments and critical infrastructure are on the rise. • Learn about attack methods and the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures to protect towns and communities.

In-Depth Focus on Critical Infrastructure and IT Systems

• Dive into the fundamentals of the nation’s critical infrastructure sectors, including energy, healthcare, transportation, and emergency services, and their interconnectivity. • Explore cybersecurity risks across municipal systems such as justice, utilities, records, and public works to ensure robust protection

Actionable Solutions for Improved Cyber Hygiene

• Discover simple yet effective ways municipalities can enhance their cybersecurity posture through good cyber hygiene practices. • Gain practical insights into balancing transparency with security while adhering to NIST recommendations and industry standards.

About the course

Know what to do when disaster strikes. This course examines the many plans that go into contingency planning, with an emphasis on cybersecurity and NIST recommendations.   Explore the five essentials that make up a Contingency Plan: Business Impact Analysis, Crisis Communications, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, and Cyber Incident Response. This four-stage, 14-lesson course dives deep into the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by municipal governments. Learn why cyberattacks targeting towns and infrastructure are increasing, explore the essentials of contingency planning based on NIST recommendations, and understand the critical infrastructure sectors that demand robust protection. Through practical lessons on IT systems, regulatory standards, and simple solutions for improving cyber hygiene, this course equips municipalities with the tools to balance transparency with security. Whether you're managing justice systems, utilities, or emergency services, this training ensures your community is prepared to prevent, respond to, and recover from cyber threats.

RNT Cyber Academy, LLC

The RNT Cyber Academy boasts a team of highly skilled and experienced cybersecurity instructors dedicated to providing top-notch training in the rapidly evolving field of information security. Notably, 70% of the instructors are US Veterans, bringing valuable real-world experience and a strong sense of duty to their teaching roles. All instructors hold globally recognized certifications in cybersecurity, technology, privacy, project management, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), ensuring that students receive instruction from true industry experts.

Curriculum

4 Chapters · 17 Lessons

  1. 1

    The Need for Municipal Cybersecurity

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      Cyberattacks

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    Challenges

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      Information Security

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      Standards and Regulations

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      Critical Infrastructure Part I

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      Critical Infrastructure Part II

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    Information Systems

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      Justice

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      Transportation

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      Emergency Services

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      Communication

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      Utilities

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      Medical

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      Public Works

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    Simple Solutions

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      Cyber Hygiene

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      Cybersecurity

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      Contingency Planning

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      Funding

Safeguard Your Community: Build Resilient Systems for a Secure Future

Empower your defense against cyber threats.  Learn the vital elements of a robust contingency plan: Business Impact Analysis, Crisis Communications, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, and Cyber Incident Response.

$79.00

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