A 2020 study found that local governments are more likely to be targeted by ransomware attacks than any other type of organization, and the large-scale shift to telework during the pandemic has only expanded that attack surface.
Employee education and other defenses can reduce the risks, but public sector organizations must be prepared to respond and recover when ransomware makes it onto critical systems. In this webcast, GCN Editor-in-Chief Troy Schneider will explore the steps some state and local governments are taking, the latest federal guidance, and other potential resources for increasing ransomware resiliency.
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