Thomas Smoot, Deputy Director of Public Safety, discusses his thesis on cyber-ready communities. He highlights the vulnerability of local governments to cyberattacks, exacerbated by limited resources and expertise, while managing sensitive data. Smoot advocates for strategic planning, scenario-based training, and fostering a culture of cybersecurity preparedness to strengthen defenses. Emphasizing swift threat detection and response, he encourages strategic partnerships and resource utilization to build cyber-ready communities, promoting cybersecurity as a collective responsibility to safeguard against future threats.
Thomas Smoot's thesis
Cyber-Ready Communities: Securing Local Government Agencies in the Digital Age
