Cyberattacks on local governments - how to defend?
More and more cyberattacks on Polish local governments! How do you defend against them? In the latest episode of the Localsome podcast, host Michał Fedorowicz talks with Kamil Porembiński – a cybersecurity expert, systems architect and founder of a hosting company.
In this episode you'll learn:
- What are cybercriminals' most common targets in local governments?
- Why can information boards or social media accounts become targets of attacks?
- How do ransomware attacks work and why is it not worth paying the ransom?
- What can offices do to better protect their systems and residents' data?
The podcast also announces the Localsome Academy, whose aim is to educate local governments in the area of cybersecurity and implement effective safeguards.
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