Cybersecurity incidents are no longer hypothetical events for large municipal governments—they are operational, financial, and reputational risks that directly impact service delivery, payroll, payments, revenue collection, and public trust including material financial loss, audit findings, and budget shocks at all sizes of municipalities. As municipalities modernize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and adopt cloud-based solutions, the cyber risk landscape continues to evolve.

This session is designed specifically for municipal finance leaders and will explore cybersecurity as a core financial and governance risk, through a business and governance lens. Using real-world municipal scenarios and incident timelines, participants will gain practical insight into how cyber incidents unfold, what decisions matter most in the first critical hours and days, and how finance leaders can play a central role in preparedness, response, and recovery.

What You Will Learn:

Participants will gain practical insight into:

• Why finance systems are prime targets. How ERP, payroll, procurement, and financial reporting systems represent “crown-jewel” assets for attackers.
• How cloud and hybrid ERP changes cyber risk. What shifts when moving from on-premises systems to SaaS and multi-tenant environments, what responsibilities municipalities retain, and how this affects financial accountability and liability
• What preparedness really looks like, including financial disruption and recovery costs. A side-by-side comparison of a cyber incident when an organization is prepared versus unprepared.
• The finance role during a cyber incident. What happens in the first 24–72 hours, including financial impacts like banking, payroll continuity, vendor payments, insurance, and council communications, as well as audit defensibility.
• Cyber insurance and investment readiness. The controls insurers now expect and how municipalities can prioritize investments with limited budgets to maintain insurability and control premiums.
• Where to start. A practical, phased approach for municipalities at different levels of cyber maturity.

This webinar is designed for:

• Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)
• Directors and Managers of Finance
• Controllers and Assistant Controllers
• Accounting Managers and Supervisors
• Municipal leaders involved in ERP modernization
• Finance staff involved in risk management, internal controls, or business continuity planning
• Audit Committee Members
• Risk and Compliance Leaders

Participants can expect to:

• Better understand cybersecurity as a material financial and governance risk, not just an IT issue
• Gain clarity on decision points finance leaders face during a cyber incident
• Learn how to support ERP and cloud projects with appropriate cyber controls
• Identify high-impact, cost-effective investments that reduce financial risk and support insurability
• Leave with a clear starting point for improving municipal cyber preparedness

 

Trevor Butler – Trevor is a senior consultant with Tantus with more than 25 years of public service experience spanning municipal government, post-secondary education, information technology, and cybersecurity. As Director of Cybersecurity Services, Trevor leads Tantus’ cybersecurity / GRC practice development and client advisory portfolio. With extensive experience in cybersecurity governance, risk management, secure digital transformation, and policy development across public-sector environments, Trevor empowers clients to build resilient, compliant, and strategic security postures tailored to their mission and risk landscape.

Natalie Austin-Rwibutso – Natalie is a senior consultant with Tantus with more than 10 years of experience in technical and leadership roles within the UK Government, spanning cybersecurity, cloud services, and cross-government digital strategy in complex, regulated environments. She has led initiatives in cyber and technology risk management, coordinated security and governance strategies across multiple organizations, applied cloud-native technologies to enhance organizational security capabilities, and advised senior stakeholders on aligning security controls with operational and regulatory requirements. Her work has focused on translating technical risk into clear, actionable guidance for decision-makers, supporting effective governance and investment prioritization. With a strong foundation in technical strategy, stakeholder engagement, and requirements development, Natalie contributes to the design resilient, coherent cybersecurity and GRC programs that enable secure, innovative, and sustainable digital transformation.

Tony Schiebel – Tony is a senior business leader with over 30 years of consulting experience, recognized for fostering open, collaborative environments and building strong, trusting relationships. With expertise in procurement management and digital transformation, he is dedicated to prioritizing client needs and has earned numerous accolades from industry colleagues. His active community involvement provides valuable insights into the Edmonton and Alberta marketplace, further enhancing his ability to deliver tailored solutions. Committed to continuous improvement, Tony plays a key role in ensuring Tantus is positioned to provide exceptional services that meet client needs effectively and efficiently.

March 10, 2026 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM

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$85.00 Members & $99.00 Non-Members