Issue 121 – March 2022
RISK SOLUTIONS

Cyber Security Training
According to IBM’s 2021 Cost of a Data Breach Report, the average total cost of a data breach in the public sector was $1.93 million. This figure increased 78.7% from $1.08 million in 2020.
One of the most important steps organizations can take to reduce the likelihood of being victimized by a cyber attack is to develop a “human firewall.” A human firewall is an agency-wide commitment to follow cyber security best practices and report any breaches or suspicious activity as soon as possible.
Establishing a human firewall is impossible without educating employees on the common types of cyber threats and how to avoid falling prey to malicious actors.
To assist members with this effort, the California JPIA recently provided virtual cyber security training. The training was divided into two segments: the first segment was intended for all agency staff, while the second was intended for members of cyber incident response teams and management responsible for information technology.
A recording of the training is available to view online. Slides are also available for both sessions:
Members who were unable to attend the live training are strongly encouraged to view the recording along with the slide presentations.
The California JPIA has also developed a Cyber Security Self-Assessment Tool to help members evaluate the strength of their current cyber security posture. Taking steps to remediate any deficiencies identified in the self-assessment will better protect members against cyber security incidents.
If members have questions regarding the training or cyber security in general, they should contact their regional risk manager.
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