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: Received: 9 May 2024 / Approved: 10 May 2024 / Online: 10 May 2024 (11:30:55 CEST)
How to cite:
Hossain, S. T.; Yigitcanlar, T.; Nguyen, K.; Xu, Y. Local Government Cybersecurity Analysis: From Policy Review to Policy Framework Formulation. Preprints2024, 2024050641. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.0641.v1
Hossain, S. T.; Yigitcanlar, T.; Nguyen, K.; Xu, Y. Local Government Cybersecurity Analysis: From Policy Review to Policy Framework Formulation. Preprints 2024, 2024050641. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.0641.v1
Hossain, S. T.; Yigitcanlar, T.; Nguyen, K.; Xu, Y. Local Government Cybersecurity Analysis: From Policy Review to Policy Framework Formulation. Preprints2024, 2024050641. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.0641.v1
APA Style
Hossain, S. T., Yigitcanlar, T., Nguyen, K., & Xu, Y. (2024). Local Government Cybersecurity Analysis: From Policy Review to Policy Framework Formulation. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.0641.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Hossain, S. T., Kien Nguyen and Yue Xu. 2024 "Local Government Cybersecurity Analysis: From Policy Review to Policy Framework Formulation" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.0641.v1
Abstract
Cybersecurity is a crucial concern for local governments, as they serve as the primary interface between public and government services, managing sensitive data and critical infrastructure. While technical safeguards are integral to cybersecurity, the role of well-structured policy is equally important, as it provides structured guidance to translate technical requirements into actionable protocols. This study reviews local governments’ cybersecurity policies to provide a comprehensive assessment of how these policies align with NIST CSF, which is a widely adopted and commonly used cybersecurity assessment framework. The review offers local governments a mirror to reflect on their cybersecurity stance, identifying potential vulnerabilities and areas needing urgent attention. The study further extends to developing a cybersecurity policy framework, which local governments can use as a strategic tool. It provides valuable information on crucial cybersecurity elements that local governments must incorporate into their policies to protect confidential data and critical infrastructure.
Keywords
cybersecurity; cyber-attacks; cybersecurity policy; local government; local council; municipality; smart city
Subject
Social Sciences, Government
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
