The solution brief explains that state and local governments are under growing pressure from rising cyberattacks, expanded remote work, and accelerating digital services, all while operating with limited budgets and staff. With over 90,000 government entities storing large volumes of sensitive constituent data, attackers view municipalities as high-value, low-resistance targets, leading to a sharp rise in ransomware and other attacks. Rapid shifts to remote work left many security gaps, including outdated systems and misconfigured firewalls, increasing risk. While new legislation and federal funding are helping improve cybersecurity, success depends on adopting a holistic strategy that combines scalable next-generation firewalls, secure remote access, centralized management, and cost-effec

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