new report: counties and cybersecurity

A new report from the National Association of Counties found that “50% of counties use the controls outlined in the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations special publication. ” 30% use a cybersecurity program designed for the county specifically, 18% don’t know what cybersecurity program is used, and 20% do not use a standardized cybersecurity program.  60% of local county elected officials see cybersecurity as a top priority, or a priority.

Route Fifty |  Cybersecurity Standards Gain Ground in Counties