Preemptive Cybersecurity Measures for State & Local Governments
Counties and municipalities face heightened vulnerability to cyber threats due to a mixture of outdated systems, staffing shortages, inadequate visibility across environments, and financial constraints. These obstacles impede the establishment and sustenance of a robust Security Operations Center (SOC) capable of round-the-clock monitoring and effective alert prioritization.
Ensure the Protection of Stakeholder and Resident Data to Avoid A Public Breach
Local governments are finding it challenging to adapt to rapid technological advancements amidst the surge in cybercrime.
Integrating cybersecurity measures is crucial for state and local governments as they digitize services and enhance productivity cost-effectively. However, achieving this requires robust cyber resilience and stringent security protocols, such as those offered by the leading provider of security operations solutions in the industry.
Fewer than half of officials (48%) reported that their governments had adopted cybersecurity policies and standards countrywide, had conducted a risk assesment (46%), or had a cyberattack response plan in place (22%).
SOURCE: SOPHOS.COM REPORT
Nearly one-third of cities and countries would be unable to tell if they were under attack.
SOURCE: GOVERNING.COM STUDY
50% of state CISOs said inadequate cybersecurity staffing was the top barrier to an effective cybersecurity program.
SOURCE: NASCIO.ORG REPORT
Cyber insurance is driving state and local government organizations to improve cyber defenses: 96% have upgraded their cyber defenses to secure coverage.
SOURCE: SOPHOS.COM REPORT