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Preparing for What’s Ahead: Cybersecurity Requirements, Resources, and Next Steps for Indiana Local Governments Webinar
Cybersecurity for Indiana local governments is no longer solely an IT issue — it is an operational and governance responsibility at reaches every department and every elected leader.
With Indiana state law now requiring local governments to complete cybersecurity assessments, adopt written policies, report incidents, designate a cybersecurity contact, implement multi-factor authentication (MFA), and additional obligations for water and wastewater utilities. At the same time, new federal rules are on the horizon. County, city, town and utility local government leaders are being asked to prepare for a rapidly evolving compliance and threat landscape — often with limited budgets and staff.
This webinar will cut through the complexity. Chetrice Romero, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor at Ice Miller, Brett Edstene, Local Government Program Director from the Indiana Office of Technology, and Travis Goodwin, with the Indiana Department of Enviornmental Management, will lead a practical, plain-language webinar designed specifically for Indiana counties, cities, towns, and utility leadership. This session will walk attendees through the upcoming state and federal cybersecurity requirements, highlight free resources available to local governments, and outline the practical next steps leadership can take now — before deadlines start approaching and before fall budget planning gets underway.
What Attendees Will Learn:
Indiana’s current cybersecurity requirements applicable to local governments including assessment, written policy, incident reporting, and MFA obligations
Additional cybersecurity requirements affecting water and wastewater utilities
What's coming at the federal level, including the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA) and 24-hour ransom reporting requirements
Why cybersecurity is a cross-departmental leadership responsibility — not solely an IT function
Free tools and resources available to Indiana local governments including Indiana CyberTrack, the Indiana Office of Technology (IOT), the Indiana Cybersecurity Hub, CISA, IDEM, and more
Practical, low- or no-cost first steps leadership can take right away
Who Should Attend:
County commissioners, council members, mayors, and town leaders
City and town managers, clerks, and department heads
Water and wastewater utility directors and boards
IT directors and technology staff at local government entities
Finance and administrative leaders involved in budget planning
Speakers:
Chetrice Romero, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor, Ice Miller
Brett Edstene, Indiana Office of Technology, Local Government Program Director
Travis Goodwin, Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Water/Wastewater Quality Director
