During Cybersecurity Awareness Month (October), the National Association of Counties (NACo) is offering exclusive scholarships that reduce the enrollment cost for the NACo Cybersecurity Leadership Academy to just $1,000.

This limited-time opportunity empowers local government leaders to build critical cybersecurity and leadership skills that help protect county networks, data, and residents.

The NACo Enterprise Cybersecurity Leadership Academy is an online, 10-week collaborative readiness program led by Fortune 500 CISOs and peers, delivering a proven framework and insights on leading and securing a network and an organization—protecting data assets and the enterprise brand. This program coaches participants on thinking and acting as county cybersecurity leaders. (Click here to learn more about NACo’s High Performance Leadership Development Academy.)

With a relevant and timely curriculum developed by the Professional Development Academy and including General Colin Powell, CISO Coalition National Leadership Board Members, faculty from prominent universities, and thought leaders, the Enterprise Cybersecurity Academy is built on three core tenets: accessibility, relevance, and efficiency, and focuses on addressing five critical capabilities gaps:

Why Enroll?

Cyberattacks on local governments are on the rise. Strengthening county-level cyber leadership ensures communities remain secure, resilient, and prepared for evolving digital challenges.

Claim your scholarship today: naco.org/cyberskills