Building Cyber Resilience for America’s Communities
Connecting local government leaders, cybersecurity experts, and public-sector partners to strengthen the security and resilience of the communities we serve.
Cybersecurity is no longer simply an IT issue. It is a governance, operational, financial, and community resilience challenge.
Our Mission
The Local Government Cybersecurity Alliance (LGCA) is a national, non-commercial initiative dedicated to strengthening cybersecurity and resilience across local government and the public sector.
We connect policy, practice, and people through practical guidance, expert perspectives, peer-reviewed resources, education, and a trusted vendor-neutral community.
Our goal is simple: make cyber resilience achievable for every community, regardless of size, geography, or technical capacity.
Featured Resource
Local Government Officials’ Guide to Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Essentials for Local Leaders
Cybersecurity decisions increasingly reach beyond the IT department. Elected officials, administrators, department leaders, and other decision-makers all have a role in managing cyber risk.
The Local Government Officials’ Guide to Cybersecurity provides practical, plain-language guidance designed specifically for non-technical public-sector leaders.
Learn how to:
- Understand your cybersecurity governance responsibilities.
- Ask better questions of IT staff, consultants, and vendors.
- Identify organizational cyber risks and priorities.
- Make informed decisions about cybersecurity investments.
- Strengthen resilience across municipal operations.
Latest from LGCA
Stay informed with perspectives from LGCA contributors, organizational announcements, media coverage, new publications, partnerships, and other developments from across the Alliance.
Practical Insights for Local Government
Analysis, guidance, and commentary from cybersecurity professionals, public-sector practitioners, researchers, and LGCA contributors.
What Municipal Leaders Need to Know About Today’s Cyber Threats to Water Systems
For most residents, turning on the faucet is one of the most routine actions of the day. They expect clean water to come out. They expect toilets to flush, wastewater to be treated, fire hydrants to work, and the systems…
Safeguarding the 250th: Cybersecurity on the Front Lines
As local communities take center stage for America’s 250th anniversary, mayors, county executives, and city councils face a unique leadership challenge. While municipal teams focus on the visible triumphs of parades, local festivals, and historic tourism, a parallel operational reality…
CJIS 6.0: Governance for Law Enforcement Leaders
Imagine waking up to a 3:00 AM phone call that instantly makes your blood run cold. It isn’t an officer-involved shooting or a pileup on the interstate—it’s worse. The dispatcher on the line tells you the entire Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD)…
LGCA News & Press
Follow LGCA announcements, new initiatives, partnerships, publication releases, events, media appearances, and organizational milestones.
LGCA Co-founder Dr. Elisabeth Dubois Featured in Forbes on the Changing Face of Crisis Management
The Local Government Cybersecurity Alliance is proud to share that Dr. Elisabeth Dubois, Co-founder of LGCA, has been featured in Forbes in an article examining the leaders redefining how communities prepare for and respond to modern crises. Published September 1,…
First Endorsement for LGOGC Guide
The Western Regional Innovation and Technology Alliance (WRITA) has formally endorsed the LGOGC guide. This guide aids local leaders in understanding cyber risks, emphasizing governance principles vital for effective cybersecurity management within communities.
Announcing the Local Government Officials Guide to Cybersecurity
The Local Government Officials Guide to Cybersecurity (LGOGC) has been officially published by the Local Government Cybersecurity Alliance (LGCA). This guide empowers local officials to address cyber risks across various sectors. It offers practical frameworks for integrating cybersecurity into governance,…
The LGCA Community
Cybersecurity Is Stronger When Communities Learn Together
Local governments across the country face many of the same challenges—from limited staffing and budgets to ransomware, third-party risk, artificial intelligence, critical infrastructure protection, and evolving regulatory requirements.
They should not have to solve those problems alone.
The LGCA Community Forum provides a collaborative environment where municipal leaders, cybersecurity professionals, researchers, and public-sector partners can exchange ideas, share experiences, ask questions, and learn from one another.
- Vendor-Neutral: Discussion is centered on education, practical solutions, and knowledge sharing—not product sales.
- Expert-Informed: Conversations and resources benefit from professionals with experience across cybersecurity, government, risk management, academia, critical infrastructure, and related fields.
- Local Government Focused: Topics are organized around the real operational and governance challenges confronting municipalities and public entities.
Explore LGCA Resources
Cybersecurity resources can be difficult to navigate. LGCA helps connect local leaders with practical guidance, tools, programs, and trusted information to strengthen their organizations.
Explore cybersecurity resources, assessments, training opportunities, incident response guidance, government programs, funding information, and other materials relevant to local government.
Build Your Cyber Resilience Strategy
Governance & Funding
Treat cybersecurity as an organizational and enterprise risk. Explore guidance on cyber governance, leadership responsibilities, budgeting, risk management, policies, funding, and organizational accountability.
Basics & Actionable Steps
Turn cybersecurity concepts into practical action. Find guidance on foundational safeguards, access controls, multifactor authentication, backups, incident preparedness, workforce awareness, and other measures municipalities can begin implementing today.
Emerging Tech & AI
Prepare for the next generation of public-sector technology. Explore artificial intelligence, automation, emerging technologies, governance considerations, privacy, security risks, and opportunities for responsible adoption.
Cybersecurity Across Local Government
Education (K-12 & Libraries)
Protect student, employee, and community information while balancing cybersecurity, privacy, accessibility, and the increasingly digital nature of education and public libraries.
Public Safety (Police, Fire, EMS)
Explore cybersecurity considerations affecting law enforcement, emergency communications, CJIS environments, fire and EMS operations, digital evidence, emergency response systems, and public-safety continuity.
Public Works & Critical Infrastructure
Protect the systems communities rely on every day. Explore cybersecurity resources addressing water and wastewater systems, operational technology, SCADA environments, utilities, transportation, facilities, and other critical municipal infrastructure.
Get Involved
Help Strengthen Cyber Resilience Where It Matters Most
LGCA is built around collaboration. Whether you work in local government, cybersecurity, academia, risk management, public safety, critical infrastructure, or another field supporting the public sector, there are several ways to participate.
Join the Community – Connect with peers, ask questions, exchange ideas, and participate in discussions focused on local government cybersecurity.
Become a Contributor – Share your knowledge through articles, research, webinars, educational resources, presentations, or community discussions.
Cyber Resilience Starts Local.
Strong communities depend on resilient public institutions. By connecting leaders, expertise, and practical resources, LGCA is helping local governments prepare for today’s cyber risks—and the challenges still ahead.
Contact Us
Have questions or ideas? Want to learn more about joining or supporting our mission?
Email: [elisadubois10@gmail.com]