Full article by Brian Shajari, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness.
In this featured article, a cybersecurity expert shares the importance of cybersecurity to local government functions. Although higher levels of government and businesses may possess the tools necessary to protect against cyberattacks, local governments often do not.
Learn where local governments should begin to enhance their cybersecurity programs and help reduce cyberattacks on their systems.
Brian Shajari
Brian Shajari is a principal consultant at ABSG Consulting Inc. (“ABS Consulting”), Global Government Sector, with 23 years of experience in cybersecurity, intelligence analysis, and emergency management. He holds a Master of Arts in Cybersecurity from American Military University, along with certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Facility Security Officer, and multiple U.S. Coast Guard emergency management qualifications. Brian specializes in developing cybersecurity standards for the U.S. Coast Guard and Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), conducting cyber risk assessments, and leading cyber intelligence efforts throughout the government and private sector. He is committed to safeguarding critical assets and networks by applying his expertise in artificial intelligence, network security, and incident response. As a 23-year veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, Brian has served in multiple major disasters across the country, spanning from hurricanes to cybersecurity incidents.
- Brian Shajarihttps://www.domesticpreparedness.com/author/brian-shajari