In an era when ransomware and cyber incidents can halt 911 services, delay tax collections, and erode public trust in a single afternoon, the difference between a manageable disruption and a community-wide crisis lies in your ability to respond and recover.

This session provides an update on the current cybersecurity threats that public entities face, an overview of the compliance requirements of Ohio law and a focus on the Respond and Recover functions of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 that are critical for protecting taxpayer dollars, restoring essential services quickly, and maintaining citizen confidence.

Participants will walk away with a simple self-assessment checklist, integration tips for your existing continuity-of-operations plans, and free NIST resources tailored for resource-constrained communities.

Presenter: Dave Hatter, Cyber Security Consultant, IntrustIT (and local government Mayor)

**As a Member of the Ohio Plan, you must be logged in to register for this event.  For questions or if you’re having trouble, contact Lindsay at lindsay.deaton@ohioplan.com

If for some reason bookings are closed, please reach out as this is a mistake.  Registration closes at 4:15pm EST, the day before the event.  As long as you’ve registered for the event, the Zoom link to join us will arrive in your email at 4:30pm ET, the day before.  Please reach out to Lindsay if you did not receive it.

The information in this training is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as legal advice. Public entities should always consult their own attorneys regarding legal matters.