Kush Sharma

Kush Sharma, Director of Municipal Modernization & Partnerships at MISA Ontario, dives into the challenges municipalities face in cybersecurity. He discusses the critical first security hire and the importance of a strategic mindset beyond basic measures. The conversation highlights the unique hurdles of limited resources and regulatory pressures, advocating for simple yet effective cybersecurity practices. Sharma also emphasizes the necessity of diversifying security vendors to mitigate risks, promoting stakeholder engagement for essential funding and resilience.