Top 5 Ways State and Local Governments Can Improve Cyber Resilience – and How Tego Can Help

Top 5 Ways State and Local Governments Can Improve Cyber Resilience – and How Tego Can Help

The Stakes Have Never Been Higher

From ransomware attacks that paralyze city operations to breaches that leak citizen data, cyber threats against state and local governments are growing in both frequency and complexity. The question is no longer if an attack will happen, but when.

Yet, many public sector organizations are under-resourced, understaffed, and unprepared. That’s where resilience comes in.

Legacy Systems. Limited Budgets. Looming Threats.

Public agencies often face:

  • Aging infrastructure that can’t handle modern threats
  • Limited cybersecurity expertise and staffing
  • Budget constraints that delay upgrades
  • Compliance demands without clear implementation paths

These gaps can leave vital services and sensitive data vulnerable to exploitation.

Here Are Five Proven Strategies for Stronger Cyber Resilience

Here’s how state and local government agencies and municipalities can step up their cyber resilience strategy and how Tego helps at every step:

1. Implement a 3-2-1 Backup Strategy

Why it matters: Data loss due to attacks or system failures can disrupt critical government functions, such as 911 operations and SCADA systems.
How Tego helps: We deploy and manage robust backup solutions built on the proven 3-2-1 model: three copies of data, two types of media, and one offsite, for fast and reliable recovery.

2. Modernize Your Infrastructure

Why it matters: Legacy systems can impact productivity and efficiency, leaving you vulnerable to attacks.
How Tego helps: Our infrastructure modernization and Enterprise Managed Services enable agencies to adopt secure, scalable, and future-ready environments without disrupting essential services.

3. Strengthen Endpoint Security

Why it matters: Every device is a potential entry point, making it easier for cyber criminals to gain access to your environment.
How Tego helps: We offer end-to-end endpoint protection, threat detection, and rapid response solutions tailored for public sector environments.

4. Conduct Regular Security Assessments

Why it matters: You can’t fix what you can’t see, so how do you know what gaps exist in your environment?
How Tego helps: Tego provides in-depth security and compliance assessments, as well as penetration testing, to help governments identify and address risks before they’re exploited.

5. Educate and Train Your Workforce

Why it matters: Human error is the leading cause of breaches.

How Tego helps: Our cybersecurity training can equip your staff with the awareness and tools they need to prevent mishandling data and falling victim to phishing and social engineering attacks.

Resilience Starts with Readiness

Cyber resilience isn’t just a buzzword—it’s your best defense. Whether you’re securing citizen data, public infrastructure, or mission-critical systems, Tego is your trusted partner in protecting what matters most.

Ready to assess your current resilience and plan your next steps?

Visit TegoData.com to schedule a free consultation.

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About the author
Jennifer Vosburgh is a seasoned Marketing and Communications professional. With over 15 years of experience, she has a strong background in Marketing, Communications, and Event Management. As Vice President of Tego Data Systems in Raleigh, NC, Jennifer is responsible for delivering full-scale Marketing Campaigns across all platforms including website, email, social media, events, and more.
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