Building Cybersafe Communities
Welcome to Building Cybersafe Communities, the podcast where government cybersecurity takes center stage! Brought to you by the Texas Municipal League Risk Pool's Cyber Squad, we’re here to help local governments in Texas navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape, protect critical data, and foster a culture of cyber resilience. Each episode, we’ll dive into the latest cybersecurity trends, explore best practices, and share real-world stories from experts and public officials on the front lines of digital defense. Whether you’re an IT professional, a city leader, or just someone curious about safeguarding your community, this podcast is your go-to guide f...
Ep. 9: Fire Drills for Cyber Disasters – Do You Pass the Test?
Planning to fail? Probably not. But failing to plan might be the same thing. In this episode, the Cyber Squad talks about the importance of having a disaster recovery plan and practicing the plan using a tabletop exercise.
Need help? Here are some great resources: https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/services/cisa-tabletop-exercise-packages, https://www.cisecurity.org/ms-isac/tabletop-exercises-ttx, https://dir.texas.gov/resource-library-item/dir-cirt-royal-tabletop-exercise
TML Risk Pool Members can email cybersquad@tmlirp.org or call 512-491-2300 to utilize the our free cyber-related services.
Ep. 8: Five Questions Every City Leader Should Be Asking Their IT and Their Staff
In this episode, city and organizational leaders are guided through five essential questions to assess their cybersecurity and information security programs. These questions include:
Do we maintain a comprehensive inventory?Are we implementing multi-factor authentication?Have we established an electronic funds transfer policy?Are our training efforts sufficient?Do we have a incident response plan in place?By addressing these questions, leaders can initiate critical discussions to uncover potential gaps and vulnerabilities that, with strategic attention, can yield significant improvements. For more information or to explore complimentary services available to Texas Municipal League Risk Pool Members, contact...
Ep. 7: Planning for the Unexpected
Is your world secure? Find out now by conducting a business impact analysis, business continuity plan, and incident response plan. You can also schedule an on-site or virtual Cyber Squad visit today through your Risk Management Advisor, by calling 512-491-2300, or by emailing cybersquad@tmlirp.org.
Ep. 6: Cyber Squad Services
Cyber Squad Services: Hear about the no-cost services provided to TML Risk Pool Members by the Cyber Squad, as well as information on obtaining a .gov domain, and the recent TikTok ban.
TML Risk Pool Members, is your community secure? Find out now by scheduling an on-site or virtual Cyber Squad visit today by calling 512-491-2300, or by emailing cybersquad@tmlirp.org.
Link to Cyber Squad services: https://info.tmlirp.org/cyber-liability
Link to information on how to obtain a .gov domain: https://get.gov/
Link to Texas DIR information and policy on p...
Ep. 4: Stay Safer with Multi-Factor Authentication!
According to Microsoft, their research shows that multifactor authentication (MFA) can block over 99.2% of account compromise attacks, making it one of the most effective security measures available. In this episode, the Cyber Squad talks about MFA and where your organization should consider implementing this feature.
TML Risk Pool Members, is your community secure? Find out now by scheduling an on-site or virtual Cyber Squad visit today by calling 512-491-2300, or by emailing cybersquad@tmlirp.org.
Ep. 5: Why Proper Data Backups Matter
Backing up your data is as easy as 1, 2, 3, right? Or maybe 3-2-1. Learn why data backups are critical to your ability to recover from a data disaster...either caused by a cyber event, a hardware failure, or a natural disaster.
TML Risk Pool Members, is your community secure? Find out now by scheduling an on-site or virtual Cyber Squad visit today by calling 512-491-2300, or by emailing cybersquad@tmlirp.org.
Ep. 3: Recognizing Phishing Attack Types
One of the most common ways that threat actors attack is through your inbox. Do you have the tools to recognize a phishing email?
TML Risk Pool Members, is your community secure? Find out now by scheduling an on-site or virtual Cyber Squad visit today by calling 512-491-2300, or by emailing cybersquad@tmlirp.org.
Ep. 2: Reducing the Risk of a Ransomware Attack
How do we reduce the likelihood of our entity being the victim of a ransomware attack? In this episode, the Cyber Squad will talk about ways to help protect your organization against these types of threats.
TML Risk Pool Members, is your community secure? Find out now by scheduling an on-site or virtual Cyber Squad visit today by calling 512-491-2300, or by emailing cybersquad@tmlirp.org.
MS-ISAC: https://www.cisecurity.org/ms-isac
Texas ISAO: https://www.isao.org/group/texas-isao/
Texas DIR for reporting a Cybersecurity Incident: https://dir.texas.go...
Ep. 1: The Current Cybersecurity Threat Landscape
Hear about password complexity, current breach statistics, and much more.
TML Risk Pool Members, is your community secure? Find out now by scheduling an on-site or virtual Cyber Squad visit today by emailing cybersquad@tmlirp.org.
"Have I been owned" website (note that the “P” isn’t a typo): https://haveibeenpwned.com/
