# Local governments
Defending the Town Hall - Securing Local Governments Against Cybercrime
Indiana’s local municipalities provide countless essential services for Hoosier citizens, which could make them an attractive target for cybercriminals looking to steal information and wreak havoc. It’s a vulnerability the state is taking very seriously. Over the last few months, new partnerships have been formed between state technology officials and foremost experts from two major universities that have come together to aid local town hall officials in digital defense.
Forsyth County Citizens’ Academy graduates first class
On Wednesday, August 24, the first round of Forsyth County citizens graduated from the Forsyth County Citizens' Academy(Image by Forsyth County Government) (Forsyth County, GA) On Wednesday, August 24, the first round of Forsyth County citizens eager to learn about their local government graduated from the Forsyth County Citizens’ Academy.