The Real Reason Why Local Governments Must Focus on Cybersecurity
In July of 2021, the US House passed a bill to incentivize cybersecurity planning for state and local government. The goal is not only to provide governments with resources but also encourage them to invest heavily into these improvements so they can better protect themselves against cyberattacks that may be on their way soon or have already arrived today!
The Consequence of Ignorance
The need for this sort of grant program is obvious. But for those in charge allocating funds with a limited budget, think about it like so: hackers are actively targeting government entities at an unprecedented rate and the disruption can be far reaching- just last year Baltimore was hit by ransomware that caused many systems to crash altogether! Servers were taken offline and the hackers demanded 13 bitcoin in exchange for keys to restore access. The ransom note stated that if the demands were not met within four days, the price would increase and within ten days the city would permanently lose all of the data.
The potential consequences of not investing in cybersecurity are too great to ignore. When Baltimore’s real estate market was negatively impacted, it sent ripples throughout the city and beyond because property transfers couldn’t take place until their system was restored weeks later. The impact became even more severe when election integrity came into question due an negligent IT practice that put them at risk for external attacks on state data. It ultimately protects citizens and tax dollars.
The Smart Solution
Local governments have a lot on their plate (which is often dessert-sized to begin with). Is there really room for identifying, preparing for, detecting and protecting against cybersecurity risks? Smart leaders know when it’s time to delegate! Enter CompleteCloud Platform: Your organization’s entire IT infrastructure is managed by one vendor using cutting edge platforms which can be accessed through one monthly subscription fee.
Key Features
- Servers & Unlimited Storage
- Internet Connectivity
- Managed Security
- Cloud Desktops
- Local Hardware
- 24/7 US-based Support
- Audio & Video Conferencing
- Chat & Collaboration Tools
- Softphones
- Email Archive
- Secure File Sharing
Why do local governments love CompleteCloud?
Security: Cybercrime is no longer a worry when you have CompleteCloud on your side. With our deeply layered approach, we keep users’ data protected with all technological and human-oriented means available to us.
Economic Alignment: When you’re a completeCloud customer, there aren’t any surprises. Your entire technology environment is covered! This includes unlimited server space and new software implementation from the moment of signing up for this service - not to mention on-site equipment such as phones or desktops too.
Custom Solutions for Diverse Department Needs: CompleteCloud provides a single source of technology and support for all departments. It’s customizable, so each user type can work efficiently without having to worry about finding resources from separate sources or wasting time on unnecessary tasks
Mobility: CompleteCloud is the perfect solution for any organization looking to work from anywhere. With complete security and productivity, you’ll always have your team on point no matter where they are! Always protected, always productive.
Experience Matters: We work with a variety of cities and counties, meaning we’re familiar with the unique way each operates. From board meetings to RFPs, our company can get you where your needs are for successful completion!