Strengthening Cybersecurity & Government Workforce: Roundtable Discussion for State & Local Leaders

Join us for a Virtual Thought Leadership Roundtable

September 10, 2024 | Zoom for Government

9:30am—11:00am PST / 11:30am—2:00pm ET

Event Description

State and local governments have become increasingly high-value targets for cyberattacks in recent years, prompting a surge in national attention and support. For example, the federal government established the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program to increase funding; state governments are developing whole-of-state cybersecurity plans; and local governments are increasing regional collaboration to enhance their resilience.

But with advancements in AI, a constantly evolving threat landscape, significant technical debt, and challenges in attracting and retaining skilled IT talent, how are state and local government leaders prioritizing efforts and securing their systems?

This roundtable discussion with 8–10 state and local government leaders will explore the many challenges and opportunities they face in the digital era. As we enter Cybersecurity Awareness Month, join the conversation to share your approaches and learn from your peers across the country who are actively transforming government IT infrastructure to deliver efficient, secure and user-friendly services to their residents.

Sample Questions

What are your current IT modernization and cybersecurity priorities?
What is the primary factor driving your prioritization: improving citizen services, or something else?
Have recent advancements in AI influenced your thinking and planning?
What types of partnerships are you forming with other government entities, or external partners, to assess and improve your digital government services?
How are you approaching the IT workforce challenge in your organization?

More Details

The session will be run with Chatham House Rules - we won’t share the recording or attribute quotes. We will capture key learnings & lessons from the roundtable in a written resource that will be hosted on The Atlas, and that you can share with your team.

Route Fifty provides timely, actionable analysis and best practices to help local government leaders make more informed decisions. The Atlas, Route Fifty’s Community, hosts roundtable events around the country to help strengthen regional connections, and uncover local insights.

Financial support for this roundtable is generously provided by Lumen.