It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month and for those who don't already know, cyber threats are on the rise, posing serious problems for federal, state and local governments.

We cover internet security and liability in local government.

This article details strategies to prevent and respond to a data breach when it takes place.

Learn steps that a local government can take to reduce the likelihood of a data breach occurring as well as to reduce the severity of an incident if it happens.

This guideline is intended for elected officials, administrative officials of cities/towns/villages and other local government jurisdictions.

The major difference between wearable and such other mobile devices as smartphones and tablets is their inconspicuous forms and persistent access.

ICMA conducts research on local government practices and welcomes partnerships with universities, nonprofit and private-sector organizations, and government entities.

ICMA conducts surveys on local government practices and policies independently and with partners.