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Security for the public services Texans rely on.
Cities, counties, school districts, utilities and state agencies hold sensitive records and run services residents depend on every day. Many of them do it with small IT teams and tight budgets.
In 2019, a coordinated ransomware attack hit 22 Texas local governments at once. We help public sector organizations reduce that kind of risk, meet state requirements and recover quickly if an attack gets through.
State & Local Government
What public sector organizations are dealing with
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Ransomware
Public bodies are frequent ransomware targets, and outages can affect 911 dispatch, utility billing, courts and schools.
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State training requirements
Texas law requires state and local government employees who use a computer for at least a quarter of their duties to complete certified cybersecurity training every year.
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Vendor requirements
State agencies must use TX-RAMP certified cloud services, and many local governments apply similar scrutiny to their own vendors.
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Limited resources
Small IT teams cover everything from the help desk to security, so priorities have to be clear and realistic.
Our work
How we help public sector organizations
Relevant frameworks
- Assessments aligned to NIST CSF and the Texas Cybersecurity Framework
- Ransomware readiness and backup recovery testing
- Incident response plans and tabletop exercises
- Penetration testing of public-facing services
- Managed detection and response for small teams
- TX-RAMP guidance for agencies and their vendors
Services we bring
- Cyber Strategy, Risk & ComplianceRisk assessments, virtual CISO leadership and compliance readiness that hold up under scrutiny.
- Incident Response & Digital ForensicsContain active incidents, find out what happened and recover with evidence you can stand behind.
- Managed Detection & ResponseSecurity monitoring, detection engineering and threat hunting focused on real threats rather than alert volume.
- Penetration Testing & Offensive SecurityPenetration testing, red teaming and adversary simulation that show what an attacker could actually reach.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can you work within our procurement process?
Yes. Tell us how your procurement works, whether that is a formal RFP, a quote under your purchasing threshold or another route, and we will provide the documentation you need.
Talk to someone who knows state & local government.
Tell us about your environment and your obligations. We will suggest a practical first step.