Four step project analyzing our information technology and computer system, testing the municipality's weaknesses regarding cyber crimes, getting reports with a prioritization on where to start with sharpening our defenses, and raising employees´ awareness in a world of growing digital threat.
Approach:
Preparations – meeting with different service providers and choosing vendors. Advania computer and net system audit. Defense Iceland hacking – phishing email. External audit report and penetration test reports – roadmap with priorities. Education - IT staff conference and joint employee day with education on cybersecurity and our results from the project.
Lessons learned:
-Great overview of the weaknesses of the system and priorities on next steps of strengthening our system. More awareness of all employees of cybersecurity.