State and Local Governments Show Increased Confidence in Security
Sophos reports that 58 percent of state and local governments suffered ransomware attacks in 2021. But those who store data in the cloud can quickly recover their data because major cloud service providers have robust security controls and defenses.
A recent survey by the National Association of State Chief Information Officers found that 89 percent of state CIOs say hybrid cloud is ideal for their operations.
Google, for example, has detailed its commitment to go above and beyond to win the trust of the public sector in its cloud security measures. The cloud giant has adopted a zero-trust approach to cybersecurity, and it helps government agencies do the same. Google has shifted to proactively analyzing threats rather than reacting to them, and it protects data with automatic detection and management tools.
Google points to its work with New York City Cyber Command as evidence of its strong cybersecurity controls and how the company can help public sector agencies keep citizens secure.
As KPMG advises, state and local agencies also can ensure their cloud service providers activate specific security measures that protect cloud-based systems, particularly email, which often serves as a front door for attackers. With these measures, governments will continue to embrace the cloud.