Cyber Risk Brief: Third-Party Threats Facing Municipalities
Welcome to MMRMA’s Cyber Risk Brief on the latest threats in cyber security.
Cybersecurity threats are evolving rapidly, with AI-driven attacks and sophisticated ransomware posing serious risks to municipalities. Are your defenses ready?
In this episode of Cyber Risk Brief we explore the critical cybersecurity risks posed by third-party vendors to municipalities, featuring real-world incidents, actionable strategies, and policy recommendations to safeguard public trust and essential services. Learn how to mitigate risks with effective vendor management and MMRMA’s grant programs.
Are your vendors the weakest link in your cybersecurity? Discover how to protect your municipality from third-party risks!
Resources and References:
- Ransomware Attack at Payment Platform Provider BridgePay Causes Disruptions at Water Utilities Nationwide
https://www.waterisac.org/tlpclear-ransomware-attack-at-payment-platform-provider-bridgepay-causes-disruptions-at-water-utilities-nationwide - MFA: A Simple Step Toward Stronger Cybersecurity
https://www.civicplus.com/blog/wa/mfa-for-municipal-teams-step-toward-cybersecurity/ - Require Multifactor Authentication – Make your business significantly more secure from online threats by enabling enterprise-wide MFA
https://www.cisa.gov/audiences/small-and-medium-businesses/secure-your-business/require-multifactor-authentication - Require MFA in Government. – Make your organization significantly more secure from online threats.
https://www.cisa.gov/audiences/state-local-tribal-and-territorial-government/secure-us-sltt/require-mfa-government#:~:text=Make%20your%20organization%20significantly%20more,and%20stolen%20or%20reused%20credentials - Cyber Attack Disrupts Local Government Payment Systems
https://www.govtech.com/security/cyber-attack-disrupts-local-government-payment-systems - Cybersecurity attack impacts Denton Municipal Utilities – online bill pay system
https://www.keranews.org/news/2026-02-10/cybersecurity-attack-impacts-denton-municipal-utilities-online-bill-pay-system - Anchorage police department takes servers offline after cyberattack on service provider
https://therecord.media/anchorage-police-takes-servers-offline-after-third-party-attack