recognizes that it will have substantial needs for technology and AI-driven solutions to support the local community 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 organizations , 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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