Executive Brief
Protect your government agency from cyberthreats with less day-to-day management
Connect with confidence with an integrated security experience from Spectrum Business®
For cybercriminals, finding vulnerabilities in network infrastructure is second nature. With widespread internet access and large numbers of Internet of Things (IoT) and mobile devices added to government networks every day, hackers have many ways to gain access to critical systems. The average government organization experiences 2,286 weekly cyberattacks.1 Being proactive has never been more critical.
To protect their networks and critical data, state and local governments are working to stay ahead of new risks by investing in cybersecurity solutions. Even so, agencies are finding it difficult to manage the volume and complexity of security alerts. Nearly two-thirds of state and local government organizations say the increasing sophistication of threats is a top cybersecurity concern.2 Insufficient funding ranked as another key cybersecurity issue for 70%.3
64% of state and local government organizations say the increasing sophistication of threats is a top cybersecurity concern.4
At Spectrum Business, we can help you face the current threat landscape confidently by providing much more than just traditional cybersecurity measures for your organization. As a trusted partner, we will combine your leadership and our expertise to utilize the strength of our network to deliver deeply coordinated protection with advanced solutions built to reduce administrative effort. Our approach to security extends from our network core all the way to your agency.
The power of an integrated security experience
When exploring new ways to stay ahead of cyberthreats, it’s important to keep in mind that it takes more than just the right solutions to deliver complete protection. To connect with confidence, you want security measures that are integrated with your internet and network connectivity.
A network built for protection
Security in today’s government environment starts with having a solid foundation. Spectrum Business is a trusted provider with the right expertise to help you guard against cyberthreats and stay ahead of emerging technology trends that can increase your risk. Rely on us to provide 24/7/365 monitoring that detects threats and automatically responds to network intrusions and cyberattacks.
Expertise that ensures performance
Among state and local government organizations — including some that have over 10,000 total staff — 80% have fewer than five dedicated cybersecurity employees.5 This can make it difficult to mitigate threats in a timely fashion. To increase efficiency, IT leaders need to know which solutions and processes are most effective. We assist by partnering with major security leaders to review, verify and apply measures proven to keep your internet service and network secure.
Solutions customized for the demands of your agency
Every government organization has different needs. That’s why we start our process by evaluating your current infrastructure and applications to design the network topology most appropriate for your agency. Built-in redundancy delivers layers of protection that help keep your traffic safe and prevent attacks from impacting your operations.
Multilevel security — from packet level to network traffic
In many cases, state and local governments need more than just traditional local area network (LAN)-side protection for peace of mind. Cybercriminals can now use volumetric distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks combined with application-layer attacks to overwhelm specific targets and cause complete infrastructure collapse. Governments have seen a 203% increase in network-layer DDoS attack volume in a single one-year period.6 We can help you avoid these costly disruptions with our DDoS Protection service, powered by Radware and designed to detect and mitigate such attacks and help keep your network up and running.
203% The year-over-year increase in network-layer DDoS attack volume experienced by governments.7
The flexibility to fine-tune your threat protection
As security demands change, you need the ability to adjust your strategies quickly and seamlessly. At Spectrum Business, we have your security needs covered by providing a range of additional solutions, including perimeter-based protection, firewalls with built-in VPN access, next-generation firewalls with advanced security services and support for integration with client authentication sources. Along with other safeguards such as unified threat management (UTM), these solutions are designed to be flexible and provide multiple security functions from one centralized interface. And with all these services fully managed by our IT experts, you don’t have to worry about whether you have the latest updates installed, as our network engineers and support teams handle them for you. Meanwhile, our managed security service portal allows you to monitor your network activity, unlocking insights via logs and event tracking.
Ransomware attack recovery time for state and local government8
1% – Less than a day
18% – Up to a week
29% – Up to a month
18% – One to three months
33% – Three to six months
A unified security approach integrated with your internet and network connectivity can help you eliminate vulnerabilities and expedite issue resolution. With today’s expanded attack surface, it’s essential to have a partner that can remove the complexities of protecting your agency’s integrity, staff and data. That’s why we provide solutions capable of addressing your unique security threats while giving you confidence in your infrastructure — no matter how you connect.
$3.3M
The median ransom demand for state and local government organizations experiencing a ransomware attack.9
Sophisticated solutions to optimize your IT security
The increase in cloud services, mobile connectivity and IoT devices is a major reason why protecting today’s state and local governments has become so challenging. While the intelligence built into our network core can help by capturing and removing many large-scale cyberattacks, you can still be open to vulnerabilities based on your specific infrastructure. We can identify the strategies and solutions that would be most effective at protecting your agency’s attack surface and help you understand the role they play in keeping your network safe.
Secure Dedicated Fiber Internet
Connect with the confidence, reliability and performance you need. Drive productivity and stay ahead of changing network requirements and cybersecurity risks with integrated and automated security features that deliver unmatched simplicity and value. The service integrates fast, dependable, dedicated fiber internet service with enterprise-grade cybersecurity protection in one affordable and remarkably simple solution. The service is backed by a 100% uptime service-level agreement (SLA) guarantee all the way to the handoff point at your location.
DDoS Protection
Protect the availability of your agency’s network assets by employing a scalable, subscription-based DDoS solution that uses proprietary machine learning and advanced analytics to identify anomalies in traffic flows and respond to and mitigate attacks away from your network.
Secure Access with Cisco Duo
Help protect your agency from unauthorized access to sensitive systems, regulatory violations and data loss that can disrupt your organization. Capabilities that include multi-factor authentication (MFA) and identity management allow IT to set access policies by user and device, regardless of location.
Cloud Security with Cisco+ Secure Connect
Allow remote users to access cloud SaaS applications and the internet securely and directly without reliance on a traditional centralized or premises-based security solution. This cloud-based security service includes secure web gateways, cloud access security broker, identity management, zero trust network access and more.
Enterprise Network Edge
Improve the network experience with an enterprise-grade managed solution that brings together connectivity, equipment and network management to support both hybrid networks and workforces. Powered by Fortinet, the solution simplifies IT operations by providing networking with security features and optional integrated WiFi and switching in a multi-cloud-ready platform.
Managed Network Edge
Simplify the deployment and management of your network with this modular, all-in-one solution. Delivered over the Cisco Meraki platform, Managed Network Edge offers security features, routing, an SD-WAN, WiFi and switching. Available smart cameras, powered by advanced AI and machine learning, provide actionable insights into your physical and digital workspaces. Intelligent sensors automatically detect and alert staff to environmental events. Achieve flexibility and scalability with connectivity, equipment and network management from a single partner.
Managed WiFi
Meet agency demands for reliable connections to the internet with ubiquitous coverage across your facilities and protection from the hacking of IoT sensors.
Ethernet Services
Meet growing data needs by connecting locations with a fast, reliable WAN solution backed by a 100% uptime SLA guarantee and built on a dedicated fiber infrastructure. Bandwidth up to 100 Gbps is available.
Cloud Connect
Extend your network with fast, secure and dependable private connections to cloud service providers with a service backed by a 100% uptime SLA guarantee.
Consult with experts and explore professional integration services to determine the optimal configuration for your needs with solutions backed by 100% U.S.-based support, available 24/7/365.
Governments were the primary focus of hacktivist cyberattacks in 2024, representing more than 20% of hacktivist activity.10
Count on us to help you continue providing citizen services with confidence
Protecting your agency from cybersecurity threats has never been more important. Changes in technology are creating new network vulnerabilities and exploits, while opportunistic hackers are intensifying their efforts to take advantage of challenging situations. To stay ahead of risks and move forward confidently, you need to consider all aspects of your security strategy.
Receive the level of protection you need with a single digital security experience that starts at our network core and extends all the way to the solutions you use to keep your agency safe. With our network design expertise, we can help you set up the infrastructure to connect your organization securely and provide the fine-tuned security solutions you need to protect your network traffic and data.
1. “The State of Cyber Security 2025,” Check Point Research, 2025.
2. “Nationwide Cybersecurity Review: 2023 Summary Report,” Center for Internet Security, September 27, 2024.
3. Ibid.
4. Ibid.
5. Ibid.
6. “2025 Global Threat Analysis Report,” Radware, 2025.
7. Ibid.
8. “The State of Ransomware in State and Local Government 2024,” Sophos, 2024
9. Ibid.
