Secure and simplify local government networks

Protecting the systems behind essential public services can be challenging as cyberattacks become more frequent and sophisticated. Today's government technology leaders often face this threat with disjointed legacy systems, lean IT teams and a shortage of cybersecurity expertise to tackle ever-changing risks.

The average time to detect and contain a data breach caused by a malicious attack on the public sector was 324 days in 2020. The cost of those breaches rose 79 percent in the past year to an average of $1.93 million, which includes spending on crisis management, engagement with outside experts, legal expenditures and more. Yet for all the risks and potential costs, 54 percent of state CISOs say they are not very confident in the cybersecurity practices at state and local governments.

Thankfully you don't have to go it alone. Adopting a comprehensive, fully managed networking solution can modernize and simplify the security of local government networks, free up IT resources and draw from the security expertise of a leading network services provider.