Press Release – Local Government Cybersecurity Alliance

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Local Government Cybersecurity Alliance Announces First Endorsement for LGOGC

[October 2025] — The Local Government Cybersecurity Alliance (LGCA) is proud to announce the first of what we hope will be many endorsements for the Local Government Officials Guide to Cybersecurity (LGOGC). The Western Regional Innovation and Technology Alliance (WRITA) has formally endorsed the guide, recognizing its value in helping local leaders understand and manage cyber risk.

WRITA, a collaborative network of state and local government IT professionals across seven Western states, is dedicated to fostering knowledge sharing, professional development, and strategic partnerships that drive innovation and technology excellence in the public sector.

In announcing the endorsement, Scott Conn, President/Chair of WRITA and CIO of Mesa, Arizona stated:

“This guide is something every local government needs. It will go a long way in helping elected officials understand cyber risk and their role in protecting the communities they serve.”

The LGOGC was developed by a national working group of cybersecurity and local government professionals within the Local Government Cybersecurity Alliance (LGCA). The guide provides non-technical decision-makers—mayors, supervisors, councilmembers, and other public officials—with a practical framework for governing cybersecurity as an enterprise risk. It emphasizes five core governance principles: understanding cyber risk as enterprise risk, assigning adequate budget, ensuring oversight, adopting a framework, and monitoring and reporting.

This endorsement underscores the growing recognition that cybersecurity is a governance responsibility, not just a technical issue. By adopting the guide’s principles, local officials can better safeguard public assets, maintain trust, and ensure the continuity of essential services.

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Announcing the Local Government Officials Guide to Cybersecurity

We are thrilled to announce the official publication of a critical new resource: the Local Government Officials Guide to Cybersecurity (LGOGC)!

This project was developed by the Local Government Cybersecurity Alliance (LGCA) specifically to empower elected and appointed officials—from supervisors and council members to city managers and agency heads—to effectively navigate the increasingly complex world of cyber risk.

Moving Beyond the Technical Jargon

Cybersecurity is not just an IT department problem; it is an enterprise-wide, whole-of-government issue that impacts finance, legal compliance, emergency services, and public trust.

The LGOGC cuts through technical jargon to focus on what matters most to community leaders: governance, accountability, and resilience. This guide was truly built by and for local government professionals, ensuring every concept is practical and immediately relevant to your fiduciary duty to protect the systems that serve your communities.

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What the Guide Will Help You Achieve

The LGOGC provides a clear, actionable framework to help local leaders translate responsibility into practical action. Inside, you’ll find guidance to:

Integrate cybersecurity into your strategic and budget planning.
Strengthen oversight and reporting mechanisms.
Align your efforts with nationally recognized frameworks, such as NIST CSF 2.0.
Build a culture of cyber resilience that spans all departments and elected offices.

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We believe that making cybersecurity governance as natural and necessary as financial oversight is achievable in every county, city, town, village, and district. This guide is a huge step toward that goal.

Download the Local Government Officials Guide to Cybersecurity (LGOGC) now.

We invite your feedback! Tell us how your jurisdiction is addressing these challenges and what resources would be most valuable to you next in our community forum or white paper.