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Cyber Security/Risk Management#

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The digital landscape is ever-evolving, and the City of Fort Collins remains deeply committed to safeguarding our city's information systems. Our approach to cyber security stems from a comprehensive understanding of risk management, using the gold standard in frameworks.

  • NIST Risk Management Framework: Our adoption of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework provides a structured process that integrates industry-leading practices into our cyber risk decisions.
  • Identity Management: Recognizing the crucial role of identity in cyber security, we emphasize strong identity management policies. This ensures that only authorized personnel have access to sensitive information, and that identities are managed and verified with the utmost rigor. 
  • Business-Aligned Strategies: Every tech acquisition and city initiative undergoes meticulous scrutiny to ensure that best security practices are integral from inception.
  • Continual Training and Awareness: The city prioritizes equipping its workforce with the latest in cyber security knowledge, reinforcing the importance of vigilance and best practices.
  • Incident Response: In the event of a cyber incident, our robust protocol ensures rapid, effective, and transparent responses, minimizing potential impacts.

Infrastructure#

In a world reshaped by Covid-19, the city is pioneering a modern infrastructure designed to support a new era of work and connectivity.

  • Enabling Remote Workforce: Post-Covid realities have seen a surge in remote work. Fort Collins has responded by fortifying its infrastructure, ensuring that city employees can deliver services securely and efficiently from any location.

  • Geo-Diverse Data Center Locations: We have strategically diversified our data center locations, mitigating risks and ensuring uninterrupted services.

  • Embracing the Cloud: Our multi-cloud strategy is designed for resilience, flexibility, and scalability, ensuring that services remain online and accessible.

  • Removing Single Points of Failure: Our infrastructure is meticulously crafted to eliminate vulnerabilities, ensuring the continuous availability of essential city services.

Strength Through Partnerships#

The City of Fort Collins believes in collective strength. Through strategic partnerships, we're not just building a secure digital environment but also fostering a more informed and resilient community.

  • Poudre Library Collaboration: By partnering with our local library, we're crafting programs aimed at enhancing cyber and digital literacy. This empowers our community, from children to seniors, with the knowledge to navigate the digital world safely. Learn more...

  • County and Peer City Collaborations: Sharing knowledge, resources, and best practices with our county and fellow cities across the country, enriches our approach and ensures we're in line with, or ahead of, the curve.

  • CISA and Colorado OIS Partnership: Our collaborations with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Colorado Office of Information Security (OIS) further solidify our commitment to cyber resilience, leveraging their expertise to fortify our city's digital frontier.