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October NJM Cover

Read up on where the candidates stand on municipal issues in a Q&A with former State Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli and U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill.

October 2025

Article Contents

  • Candidates Q&A 
    Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill
  • Likes, Shares, and Local Pride Tips 
    From quick posts to meaningful connections -- how Ridgfield Park built a stronger digital community
    Michelle DeLuca
  • A Statewide Safety Net 
    How the NJ-GMIS Cybersecurity Task Force is changing the response to cyber incidents in NJ
    Bob McQueen
  • Securing New Jersey's Future 
    How blockchain can safeguard municipal records in a digital age
    Dan Silverman
  • Mayors Wellness Campaign 
    Municipal leaders step up for community mental health
    Katie Bishara 
  • Confidentiality vs. Access 
    OPRA and Internal Affairs investigation reports
    Jennifer Roselle
  • 75 Years of Impact 
    The Rutgers Center for Government Services strengthens New Jersey for
    the future
  • Over the Edge 
    A mayor's-eye view from 21 stories up
    Janice Kovach and Timothy McDonough
  • Protect Your Health Care Budget 
    Strategies to control rising costs
    Richard Kunze and Joseph M. DiBella
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Article Spotlight

A Statewide Safety Net

How the NJ-GMIS Cybersecurity Task Force is changing the response to cyber incidents in NJ

Imagine this: It's a Monday morning, and your municipal systems are suddenly inaccessible. Police dispatch, email, tax records, and payroll are all offline. Files are encrypted. Phones are silent. Your staff is locked out, residents are frustrated, and a growing sense of helplessness sets in. You've just become a victim of a cyberattack--and without immediate help, your agency could be down for days, weeks, or longer. Continue reading on page 20 (with subscription).
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In This Issue

Tech Updates

In this month's Tech Updates, Marc Pfeiffer, Sr. Policy Fellow and Associate Director, Bloustein Local, Center for Urban Policy Research, Rutgers University discusses essential technology questions (and answers) for Municipal Decision-Makers. This is part one of a Q&A series providing technical information and potential directions for elected officials. See page 52 (with subscription).
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Local Knowledge -- Name That Scam

Q: Threat actors imitate legitimate companies and find creative ways to distribute their malware. Which banking trojan disguises itself as an extension, even using the Google Play icon to add a sense of trustworthiness? It has many features, including screen capture, keylogging, stealing clipboard data, and employing obfuscation techniques to remain stealthy on an infected device. 

A: DoubleTrouble

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