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Failing to understand and mitigate cyber risk can damage your reputation, , breaches of privacy, loss of data, increase costs, give rise to legal liabilities and have other material adverse effects. With multiple access points available for attack, the best approach to cyber risk is to always assume that your digital assets are in a constant state of attack.

To combat cyber risk, you need to assume that you are a target, even if you don't know who is targeting you or for what reason. Don't get stuck in reactive mode. Focus on what can be done proactively to manage the problem before it occurs. While you rely heavily on information technology to conduct your business this is not just an IT issue.

The identification, assessment, management, reporting and monitoring of cyber risks should not be treated differently to any other risks.

LGIS understands these concerns and through our cyber program we aim to support members in improving their cyber-security practices and provide protection for losses.

The Essential 8 Framework developed by the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has a prioritised list of baseline security controls that organisation can implement to protect and improve their cyber-security. These eight controls can mitigate up to 85% of cyberattacks.

 

Cyber risk workshops for members

Recent cyber incidents globally and at home have had local government's reevaluating their cyber security plans. They've asked, 'Are we prepared?', 'what would we do if there was a cyber-attack?' and importantly for local government, 'what does our community expect of us?' Unless you're a cyber expert, it can feel overwhelming. LGIS has worked closely with our members to develop two practical workshops to support local governments in improving their cyber security position.

Cyber security workshops

These events are an excellent opportunity for IT and cyber professionals to share knowledge and connect with each other. The workshops have been designed in conjunction with WA local governments.

Review your existing controls and incident response plan before the workshop, then get ready to dive-in to these practical, hands-on sessions to uplift your local governments cyber security.

Each day will include:

  • Workshop 1: The Essential Eight
  • Break/lunch
  • Workshop 2: Cyber Incident Response Management

Connect and network

These events are an opportunity for IT and cyber professionals, alongside other cyber risk stakeholders to share knowledge and connect with each other. These sessions will also provide attendees with an understanding of cyber security and the language used, equipping local government staff to better as for and evaluate proposals to provide cyber security services. Third-party providers who support members are also able to attend these intensive and hands-on session when invited by an LGIS member.

To get the most out of your workshop, attend the one in your region to build local support networks.

Visit the events page to book your spot.

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