Ransomware and other cyber attacks have grown into one of the greatest threats facing local governments. Now the Academy for Excellence in local Governance is offering a full-day, experiential training exclusively for Academy graduates. The class will be lead by David Mussington, PhD, who is Director of the University of Maryland School of Public Policy’s Cybersecurity Initiative and will take place on Friday, March 27 at the Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT) offices in Hanover, Maryland. The registration deadline is March 20, but seating is limited. Complete information, including how to register, is available here: (see flyer)