Safeguard Data and Public Services with Cybersecurity for Government
State and local governments deal with threats daily that put public services and sensitive data at risk.—and they’re rarely equipped to ensure a sufficient level of protection for their critical systems and networks. Let Huntress relieve you of that burden. With a 24/7 team of experts watching your back, Huntress fortifies and streamlines your security approach while helping you maintain regulatory compliance. Our team constantly monitors, detects, and handles potential threats on your endpoints and identities, notifying you only when necessary.
We handle the cybersecurity part so you can get back to focusing more on serving the needs of your citizens—not your IT systems.
Government Cybersecurity Statistics
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3,270
The number of cyberattacks on public administrations in 2023 (Verizon)
582
The number of confirmed breaches in the public sector in 2023 (Verizon)
313%
The percentage increase of data breaches and other endpoint security service compromises between 2022 and 2023 (SC Magazine)
$2.6M
The average cost for a public sector entity to contain and secure systems after an attack in 2023 (IBM)
What attracts cybercriminals to local governments?
State and local governments are often limited in cybersecurity capabilities—and cybercriminals are aware. But that doesn’t mean you can’t do something about it.
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It’s a common story: Limited government budgets often impact the ability to hire dedicated, in-house cybersecurity personnel to keep constant watch over critical systems and data. You need to do more with tight budgets, knowing that sensitive information is at risk. Empowering your staff with expert-led security awareness training is a cost-effective way to strengthen your defense by teaching them how to identify, divert, and report potential threats like phishing attempts. With so many attacks reliant on manipulation and social engineering methods like phishing, an educated staff goes a long way in preventing attacks.
2025 Cyber Threat Report for Government
Over 10% of cyberattacks Huntress observed in 2024 targeted government agencies, the backbone of national security. This is why we created our 2025 Cyber Threat Report: Threats Targeting the Government Sector. This report breaks down everything you need to know to protect yourself.
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- Explore the Huntress dashboard and platform
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FAQs
State and local governments are prime targets for cybercriminals because these entities keep vast amounts of sensitive citizen data, including personal information and financial records, making them lucrative targets for data theft and identity fraud.
Though a hard truth, governmental systems are perceived by hackers as less secure or outdated, making them easier to breach compared to more fortified, private-sector networks.
Disrupting government services can cause significant chaos and feed into cybercriminals’ pockets or hostile political agendas. And that’s before paying the demanded ransom if the attack was carried out via ransomware.
Hackers target governments primarily to gain access to valuable information or to disrupt essential services for financial or political motives. By infiltrating government networks, hackers can steal sensitive data for resale on the dark web, commit identity theft, or hold critical systems hostage for ransom. Compromising government infrastructure can also allow hackers to sow chaos, undermine public trust, or influence politics.
Cybercriminals use various tactics to target governments, including phishing attacks, malware infections, and ransomware deployments. These tactics are effective because they exploit vulnerabilities in government systems, such as outdated software, inadequate security protocols, or human error. Phishing emails, for example, deceive unsuspecting employees into divulging sensitive information or downloading malicious software, while ransomware attacks encrypt vital data, crippling government operations until a ransom is paid. These tactics capitalize on weaknesses in government cybersecurity defenses, allowing hackers to infiltrate networks and achieve their objectives without encountering much of a fight.
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