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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, 2026, “The New First Responders: How Visionary Leaders Are Redefining Crisis Management” explores how a new generation of leaders is addressing challenges that traditional emergency response systems were not necessarily designed to confront. From extreme heat and wildfires to cyberattacks targeting local government infrastructure, these threats increasingly require communities to plan for preparedness and resilience long before an emergency begins.

For LGCA, the article reinforces a principle that has guided our work from the beginning: cybersecurity is a community resilience issue.

Read the full article on Forbes.

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By Elisabeth Dubois

Elisabeth Dubois, Ph.D., is a cybersecurity expert and researcher dedicated to protecting communities and empowering public leaders in the digital age. Currently serving as a Cyber Risk Specialist with NYMIR and Co-Director of the Local Government Cybersecurity Alliance, Elisabeth specializes in helping local governments navigate the complexities of AI, cyber risk management, and incident response.

Her research focuses on the intersection of technology, risk management, and social equity—specifically investigating how cyber threats and crisis communications affect vulnerable populations. With a Ph.D. in Information Science (specializing in crisis communication and information assurance), an MBA, and a B.S. in Digital Forensics from the University at Albany, Elisabeth combines technical expertise with a passion for public policy and international education.

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