Cyber Security

TN Utilities Mandate Cyber Security Program

By  Heather Hughes | 3/9/2023 7:00 am

The Tennessee State Legislature enacted an amendment to TCA Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 51 – Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities. This amendment affects certain municipal utilities in Tennessee and has an implementation mandate of July 1, 2023.

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Multifactor Authentication

By  Heather Hughes | 1/5/2023 7:10 am

Every day we hear of a new cyberattack in the news. From private businesses to public infrastructure, utility companies and banking institutions — no one is spared from this threat. Unfortunately, the strength of your password alone is not enough to protect your organization’s sensitive data and systems from a cyberattack.

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TN Utilities Mandated Security Plan

By  Heather Hughes | 12/9/2022 7:10 am

The Tennessee State Legislature enacted an amendment to TCA Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 51 – Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities. This amendment affects certain municipal utilities in Tennessee and has an implementation mandate of July 1, 2023.

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PEP Launches New Cyber Security Partners Grant

By  Tahtia Mitchell, Loss Control Specialist | 12/9/2022 7:05 am

Because many local governments lack strategies and tools for preventing cyber crimes and are vulnerable to successful cyberattacks, Public Entity Partners is now offering a new Cyber Security Partners Matching Grant Program.

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2022-2023 Partnering for Success Webinar Series

By  Heather Hughes | 10/6/2022 5:25 am

Public Entity Partners continues its 2022-2023 Partnering for Success Webinar Series next month. This series is designed to increase your knowledge of current risk management exposures and provide helpful information on topics that are important for public entities.

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Partnering for Success Webinar Series

By  Halie Gallik | 9/7/2022 2:00 pm

Public Entity Partners will kick off its 2022-2023 Partnering for Success Webinar Series in October. This series is designed to increase your knowledge of current risk management exposures and provide helpful information on topics that are important for public entities.

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Risk & Insurance Symposium Update

By  Heather Hughes | 8/4/2022 7:30 am

The 2022 Risk & Insurance Symposium is only a few weeks away and is gearing up to be one of the best yet! This year’s Symposium is being held on August 24th - 26th at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs in Franklin, Tennessee.

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2022 Risk & Insurance Symposium

By  Heather Hughes | 7/7/2022 7:00 am

We hope that everyone is as excited as we are for the 2022 Risk and Insurance Symposium! This year, we are rolling out numerous new sessions, features and activities.

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Local Government Resources for Cyber Training

By  Halie Gallik | 4/7/2022 8:00 am

Although cyber security has been in the news for well over a decade now, attacks continue to happen, including to local governments. From phishing attacks to malicious emails or links, your employees need to understand how cyber criminals try to attack your organization.

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Cyber Attack Resiliency

By  Halie Gallik | 11/2/2021 8:00 am

A Cyber Incident Response Plan (CIRP) ensures your local government can effectively plan for, respond to and recover from cyber attacks

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