This course equips public sector leaders and IT professionals with essential knowledge of cybersecurity risks facing government agencies and public institutions. It explores proven security best practices and demonstrates how Cybersecurity Risk Management combined with Managed IT Services can help mitigate risk, support compliance with federal and state regulations, and enhance the resilience of critical public services. Designed for those responsible for safeguarding sensitive data, citizen services, and infrastructure in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

Learning Outcomes:

• Recognize Key Cyber Threats Facing Government Agencies: Understand the unique cybersecurity risks and threat actors targeting the public sector, including ransomware, insider threats, and nation-state attacks.
• Implement Public Sector Security Best Practices: Learn actionable cybersecurity strategies tailored for government environments, including access control, incident response planning, and regulatory alignment (e.g., NIST, CJIS, FedRAMP).
• Leverage Managed IT Services to Strengthen Resilience: Evaluate how Managed IT Services can enhance threat detection, streamline compliance efforts, and ensure continuity of mission-critical operations within constrained public sector budgets.

Delivery Method | Group Internet Based
Recommended CPE Credit | Up to 1 hour of CPE, pending approval 
Recommended Field(s) of Study | Information Technology, Management Services, Specialized Knowledge, Auditing (Governmental)
CPE Capability | Technical Expertise/Problem-Solving
Prerequisites | None 
Program Level | Basic 
Advanced Preparation | None