NACo EDGE Webinar: Cyber Resilience in County Finance

February 27, 2026 - 04:53

A critical webinar scheduled for early March will equip county officials with strategies to defend their financial operations against escalating cyber threats. The session, titled "Cyber Resilience in County Finance," addresses a top concern for local governments as they manage sensitive citizen data and public funds.

The hour-long virtual event will delve into the unique vulnerabilities faced by county finance departments. Experts are expected to outline practical steps for building a robust defense, moving beyond basic prevention to ensure continuity and recovery after an incident. Discussions will likely cover risk assessment frameworks, employee training protocols, and incident response planning tailored to the public sector's needs.

With ransomware attacks and data breaches increasingly targeting municipalities, this webinar provides essential guidance for safeguarding taxpayer dollars and maintaining public trust. The program is designed for county commissioners, finance officers, IT directors, and other key personnel responsible for fiscal integrity and cybersecurity posture. Attendance offers a vital opportunity for officials to proactively strengthen their county's financial cyber defenses in an evolving threat landscape.