Cyber Security

Cyber Security Grant Applications

By  Heather Sturtz | 12/7/2023 7:35 am

Did you know that nearly one-third of governmental entities would be unable to tell if they were under attack in cyberspace? Many local governments are lacking strategies and tools to prevent cybercrimes and are vulnerable to successful cyberattacks.

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Oct is Cybersecurity Month

By  CISA | 10/5/2023 6:30 am

This October during the 20th annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA), and many partners and champions will be encouraging actions we can all take to stay safe online.

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Risk & Insurance Symposium is Only Two Weeks Away

By  Heather Sturtz | 8/3/2023 5:50 am

The 2023 Risk & Insurance Symposium will be held August 23-25 at the Cool Springs Marriott Franklin. Be sure to join us for an insightful, educational and exciting week.

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2023 Risk & Insurance Symposium Topics

By  Heather Sturtz | 6/8/2023 7:10 am

We are less than three months away from Public Entity Partners’ Risk & Insurance Symposium, to be held Aug. 23-25 at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs. This three-day event is open to all PE Partners members and agents.

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Symposium Registration Now Open

By  Heather Hughes | 5/4/2023 7:25 am

Registration is now open for Public Entity Partners’ 2023 Risk & Insurance Symposium, scheduled for Aug. 23 - 25 at the Cool Springs Marriott in Franklin. This three-day, in-person educational and networking event will provide attendees with courses aimed at local government risk management and emerging risk exposures.

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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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