recognises that it will have substantial
needs for technology and AI-driven
solutions to support the local commu-
nity and build smart cities.” Jones urges
that, as larger cities enlist private and
public sector partnerships to build and
operate smart city solutions, they be
cognizant of the risks. While they will
have their own specific concerns
regarding cybersecurity as individual
organisations, they need to be aligned
by a single, overall strategy that can
manage the public’s expectations and
ensure citizen engagement and trust.
“Here within KPMG in Canada, we are
developing a centre of excellence for
cybersecurity in municipalities,” says
Jones, and with KPMG’s impressive
collection of awards and its pragmatic
focus, the firm is set to cement itself as
a cornerstone in implementing these
cybersecurity strategies.
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