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Cyber Self Assessment

This printable checklist will help your team evaluate your data security plan using five key principles.

TOPIC: Crime Prevention & Security
INDUSTRY: Water Entities | Educational Institutions | Miscellaneous Public Entities | Municipalities | School Bus Contractors
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Email Phishing Precautions

This resource details what your team should know about phishing emails, provides tips to help you detect malicious emails and information on what to do if you’re a phishing scam victim.

TOPIC: Crime Prevention & Security
INDUSTRY: Water Entities | Educational Institutions | Miscellaneous Public Entities | Municipalities | School Bus Contractors
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Data Breach Precautions

How much information does your organization store digitally? Is any of it personal information? Use these tips to help protect your data from a breach.

TOPIC: Crime Prevention & Security
INDUSTRY: Water Entities | Educational Institutions | Miscellaneous Public Entities | Municipalities | School Bus Contractors
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CISA Announcement

In the wake of the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack, the FBI and CISA released a cybersecurity advisory for public consumption on preventing and mitigating ransomware attacks.

TOPIC: Crime Prevention & Security
INDUSTRY: Educational Institutions | Miscellaneous Public Entities | Municipalities | Water Entities
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eRisk Hub

Resources to help you minimize, respond to and recover from cyber-attacks

TOPIC: Crime Prevention & Security
INDUSTRY: Educational Institutions | Miscellaneous Public Entities | Municipalities | School Bus Contractors | Water Entities
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FBI Cybersecurity Considerations

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) offers insight on ways to better protect yourself from cyber criminals, how to report a cybercrime and their efforts in combating this evolving threat.

TOPIC: Crime Prevention & Security
INDUSTRY: Educational Institutions | Miscellaneous Public Entities | Municipalities | Water Entities
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Cybersecurity Resources from the Department of Justice

This cybersecurity unit serves as a central hub that offers white papers and additional documents to help you protect yourself from cybercrimes.

TOPIC: Crime Prevention & Security
INDUSTRY: Educational Institutions | Miscellaneous Public Entities | Municipalities | Water Entities
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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Regional Contacts

To better support the security and resilience of critical infrastructure and communities at the regional, state, local, county and tribal levels, CISA has regional offices strategically located in ten CISA regions across the country to help connect their stakeholders to each other and to offer resources to help strengthen cybersecurity. Visit this resource to find your region and contact.

TOPIC: Crime Prevention & Security
INDUSTRY: Educational Institutions | Miscellaneous Public Entities | Municipalities | Water Entities
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EPA Cybersecurity Best Practices for the Water Sector

The implementation of cybersecurity best practices is crucial for critical infrastructure like water and wastewater utilities. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency offers free resources to help your utility move one step closer to cyber resilience.

TOPIC: Crime Prevention & Security
INDUSTRY: Water Entities
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Resources on Cybersecurity by American Water Works Association

Cybersecurity is becoming an increasingly significant threat to critical infrastructure like water entities. Find free tools and guides from the American Water Works Association (AWWA) to help minimize your risk and boost security.

TOPIC: Crime Prevention & Security
INDUSTRY: Water Entities
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Cyber Resources from the Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center

Visit WaterISAC’s resource center for the latest cybersecurity alerts, news and tips meant specifically for the water and wastewater sector.

TOPIC: Crime Prevention & Security
INDUSTRY: Water Entities
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10 tips to protect your muni from cybercriminals

Help ensure your municipality isn’t the next cybercrime victim. Consider these tips to strengthen your cybersecurity action plan and better protect yourself.

TOPIC: Crime Prevention & Security
INDUSTRY: Municipalities
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3 tips for cyber security: changing the game ruled by hackers

You hold important records for your community, making your systems a target for hackers. Consider these 3 tips to help keep your sensitive data secured.

TOPIC: Crime Prevention & Security
INDUSTRY: Municipalities
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Cybersecurity resources by the International City/County Management Association

To better support you in the race against cybercriminals, ICMA is offering resources that can educate you on the different types of cyberattacks, explain your vulnerabilities and offer tips to help minimize them.

TOPIC: Crime Prevention & Security
INDUSTRY: Municipalities
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Securing America's Digital Infrastructure

Government Technology offers a central hub for all things cybersecurity so you can easily follow conversations, and find news and resources to help you boost safety and security.

TOPIC: Crime Prevention & Security
INDUSTRY: Municipalities
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Cyber Attack resources from Police 1

Find current news, resources and information regarding cyber-attacks that are critical to police officers and police chiefs.

TOPIC: Crime Prevention & Security
INDUSTRY: Municipalities
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Law Enforcement Resources from the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Law enforcement can play a significant role in combatting cybercrime and spreading awareness in their communities. Learn more from the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

TOPIC: Crime Prevention & Security
INDUSTRY: Municipalities
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Cyber Security Resources by CISA:

CISA offers resources available to state, local, tribal and territorial governments to help them identify and manage their cyber risks.

TOPIC: Crime Prevention & Security
INDUSTRY: Municipalities
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3 cybersecurity tips: how to outsmart the hackers

Protecting your school from cybercrime is more important than ever and should not be overlooked. Here are a few critical steps you should keep top-of-mind to help ensure your sensitive information is properly secured.

TOPIC: Crime Prevention & Security
INDUSTRY: Educational Institutions
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Ransomware reference materials for K-12 school and school district IT staff

CISA shares resources and best practices designed to help k-12 schools enhance their security during distance and hybrid learning conditions.

TOPIC: Crime Prevention & Security
INDUSTRY: Educational Institutions
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Cybersecurity resources by Education Week

Find cybersecurity news, resources and best practices meant specifically to help schools boost their digital safety.

TOPIC: Crime Prevention & Security
INDUSTRY: Educational Institutions
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CISA Ransomware Guidance and Resources

See the new Ransomware resources at cisa.gov.

TOPIC: Crime Prevention & Security
INDUSTRY: Educational Institutions | Miscellaneous Public Entities | Municipalities | Water Entities
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CISA Ransomware Guide

Access the Ransomware Guide developed jointly between the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center

TOPIC: Crime Prevention & Security
INDUSTRY: Educational Institutions | Miscellaneous Public Entities | Municipalities | Water Entities
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Cyber Essentials Starter Kit

Use this guide to develop an actionable understanding of where to start implementing organizational cybersecurity practices.

TOPIC: Crime Prevention & Security
INDUSTRY: Educational Institutions | Miscellaneous Public Entities | Municipalities | Water Entities
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Theft of Copper Parts

Did you know copper is increasingly being stolen from the inside of motors and other well site equipment? Take these precautionary measures to help protect your sites from theft.

TOPIC: Crime Prevention & Security
INDUSTRY: Water Entities