Cybersecurity For Municipalities
The Environmental Improvement Fund has been made aware of municipalities facing cybersecurity threats that can disrupt essential public services, compromise sensitive data, including financial and bank account information, and erode community trust. Implementing robust cybersecurity practices helps ensure public safety, data privacy and the reliable delivery of vital community services.
If you think your municipality has been attacked, please reach out to one of the following:
- Wisconsin Statewide Intelligence Center
- Wisconsin Cyber Response Team
- Phone: 800-943-0003; Option 2
- Division of Criminal Investigation Cyber & Financial Crimes Unit
The Wisconsin Statewide Intelligence Center is operated by the Wisconsin Department of Justice-Division of Criminal Investigation. This center serves as the primary focal point for threat information sharing among federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement, emergency management, fire service, public health, corrections, military and private sector partners for the state. The center works to help prevent and respond to terrorism, cyberattacks, organized crime and other public safety threats. They also provide training, outreach and continuing education for government and private sector partners.
The Wisconsin Cyber Response Team is a volunteer emergency response group administered by the Wisconsin Emergency Management through the Department of Military Affairs. This team is made up of cybersecurity and information technology professionals who provide quarterly, monthly and yearly trainings and cybersecurity preparedness planning to help prevent future cyberattacks and incident response support, like remote digital forensics analysis and on-site incident response. These trainings and support services are available to country/tribal governments, municipalities, public/private K-12 schools and libraries, public utilities and healthcare facilities.
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