Are you prepared for a cyber attack?
A ransomware attack or data breach can cripple essential services and disrupt operations across cities, counties, and school districts. The Iowa Cyber Resilience Initiative is Iowa’s coordinated effort to strengthen cybersecurity readiness across all local governments and public-sector organizations.
Led by Iowa State University’s Center for Cybersecurity Innovation and Outreach (CyIO) and funded through the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP), this multi-year initiative delivers targeted services and fosters collaboration to improve the cyber resilience of Iowa’s entire SLTT (State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial) ecosystem.
*This project is supported by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP), FY2022.
Help is available – it’s free and easy to sign up
The Iowa Cyber Resilience Initiative is available to all counties, cities and school districts free of charge. The goal is to ensure every community has access to cybersecurity tools, knowledge and support. Here’s what you can expect:
- Asset inventory to collect information about services that may be vulnerable to a cyber attack and assess existing security procedures and processes.
- Cybersecurity Incident Management Exercises (CIME) to simulate and help prepare for cyber threats.
- Cybersecurity assessment to evaluate security practices, understand security gaps and identify next steps.
Iowa State University delivers these services in partnership with your team. They are designed to help local organizations understand their current posture and prepare for future implementation of security controls.
The time you invest could save you millions
Recovering from a cyberattack can cost millions for local or state governments. Having a unified, statewide strategy is vital to ensure every Iowa community has access to tools and resources to prepare for and respond to a cyber threat. A collaborative approach also fosters innovation and efficiencies across the state.
It only takes a few hours to complete the asset inventory, and the Cybersecurity Incident Management Exercises are tailored to meet the needs of your community or organization. The cybersecurity assessment provides a road map for next steps, including funding and resources.
Your only investment is time.
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