Security Solutions
Essential Reading
Endpoint Security for Councils
Modern endpoint detection and response (EDR) can identify ransomware behaviour before encryption begins — giving councils time to contain attacks before catastrophic damage occurs.
Email Security for Local Government
Email phishing is the primary entry vector for the majority of ransomware attacks on UK local authorities — advanced email filtering blocks attacks before they reach staff inboxes.
Network Segmentation for Councils
Network segmentation limits ransomware lateral movement — councils with segmented networks contain attacks faster and recover more quickly than those with flat network architectures.
Further Reading
Backup and Disaster Recovery for Councils
Councils with tested immutable backups recover from ransomware in days. Those without can face years of disruption and millions in recovery costs.
Identity and Access Management for Local Councils
Implementing MFA across council systems blocks over 99% of automated credential-based attacks — the single most impactful technical control for local authorities.