This document discusses the importance of managing technology risks for municipal governments. It identifies six categories of technology risk: cybersecurity, financial, operational, legal, reputational, and societal. Cybersecurity risks like data breaches and network intrusions are discussed in depth. The document emphasizes that developing technological proficiency requires strong governance, planning, cyber hygiene practices, and technical competency. It provides a five-stage model for assessing an organization's maturity in managing technology risks and recommends that all organizations start prioritizing technological proficiency.