Participants will learn about some of the tools available to reduce local government exposure to cyber-attack. This class also includes some best practices for procuring information technology (IT) services using M.G.L. c. 30B.
- Prerequisite: None
- Class Level: Basic
- Instructional Method: Online - MCPPO Online Class Technical Specifications
- Advanced Prep: None
Class date:
June 23, 2022 - CANCELLED
Registration closes 2 weeks before a class starts
Blackboard® or other virtual platform login details will be emailed to registrants
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Credits:
6 MCPPO credits
Cost:
$200
Topics
- Cybersecurity essentials
- Firewalls and network security
- WiFi: pros and cons
- Type of cyber threats
- Data encryption
- Malware protection
- Data backup methods
- Best practices for minimizing cyber security risks
- Procuring IT services