Cyber Risk Brief: Cyber Preparedness Protecting Public Sector Operations
Welcome to MMRMA’s Cyber Risk Brief on the latest threats in cyber security.
In this episode of Cyber Risk Brief, discover critical insights into the growing threat of ransomware attacks targeting local governments. Rehmann’s Senior Security Analyst, Jacob Harrand, breaks down key cybersecurity incidents—such as the recent attacks on Kettering Health and Cobb County, Georgia—and shares actionable steps IT professionals can take. These include best practices for backups, phishing prevention strategies, and incident response planning.
Protect your systems, staff, and community from evolving cyber risks. Learn how to stay one step ahead in safeguarding public sector operations.
Resources and References:
- https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/
- https://www.govtech.com/security/data-breach-was-ransom-attack-cobb-county-ga-confirms
- https://www.sheboyganpress.com/story/news/local/2025/05/28/sheboygan-cyber-attack-impacted-nearly-68000-people-personal-info-posted-on-dark-web/83906311007/
- https://www.bsheriff.net/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=56
- https://www.securityweek.com/australian-human-rights-commission-discloses-data-breach/
- https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/clickfix-attacks-sector-alert-tlpclear.pdf
- https://www.verizon.com/business/resources/Tea/reports/2025-dbir-data-breach-investigations-report.pdf