GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC SECTOR
Security for Services that Society Relies On
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Government & Public Sector
$2.6MAverage cost of a data breach in the public sector
~27%Of ransomware attacks target government and public sector organizations
287 daysAverage time to identify and contain a public sector breach
IMPACT
How Cyberattacks affect Government & Public Sector
In government, cyber incidents don't just compromise data, they interrupt essential services, weaken public confidence and can impact national security.

Disrupt Essential Citizen Services

Compromised tax, ID, health, education, welfare and justice platforms can prevent citizens from filing documents, accessing benefits, paying benefits, renewing IDs/passports, or submitting legal applications, directly impacting daily life.

Jeopardise National Security and Public Safety

Attacks targeting ministries of defence, interior, emergency services, border control or critical infrastructure operators can expose sensitive information, disrupt emergency response, hinder crisis coordination or degrade national readiness.

Paralyze Government Operations & Decision-Making

Attacks can reveal citizen records, law-enforcement data, intelligence assessments, diplomatic cables, financial details or strategic plans that can be exploited by hostile actors.

Expose Classified, Personal and Strategic Data

Breaches can reveal citizen records, law-enforcement data, intelligence assessments, diplomatic cables, financial details or strategic plans that can be exploited by hostile actors.

Create Legal, Regulatory and Political Fallout

Non-compliance with GDPR, NIS2 or national cybersecurity laws can lead to fines, investigations, accountability hearings, loss of public trust and – for elected officials – political consequences, especially when services are visibly disrupted.

Damage Trust Across the Value Chain

Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), tier-1 suppliers and customers may question whether you can reliably deliver or have compromised shared intellectual property (IP) and designs.

Why the Government & Public Sector Are Prime Targets
Government institutions control sensitive information, critical infrastructure and public services.
THREAT LANDSCAPE
Key Cybersecurity Threats in the Government & Public Sector
Government and public sector organisations face a combination of financially motivated crime, espionage and politically driven attacks:
Nation-State and Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
Phishing and Credential-Based Attacks
Ransomware Targeting Public Services
Data Breaches and Information Leakage
Critical Infrastructure Disruption
Cloud and Digital Transformation Risks
Supply Chain and Software Compromise
Disinformation Campaigns
FRAMEWORKS
Regulatory and Compliance Considerations
Europe's financial regulators impose strict cyber-resilience requirements.

DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act)

Adopted in 2022 and applicable from January 2025, DORA establishes a unified EU framework for ICT risk management in financial entities. It mandates incident reporting, digital resilience testing, third-party risk oversight, and governance accountability for operational continuity.

NIS2 Directive (Directive (EU) 2022/2555)

Entered into force in January 2023, with transposition required by October 2024, NIS2 expands cybersecurity obligations across essential sectors, including finance. It requires risk management measures, mandatory incident reporting, supply chain security, and executive-level accountability.

PSD2 (Revised Payment Services Directive)

Effective since 2018, PSD2 regulates electronic payments in the EU and introduces strong customer authentication (SCA). It mandates secure APIs for open banking, enhances consumer protection, and enforces controls to reduce fraud in digital payment services.

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

Enforced since May 2018, GDPR governs the processing and protection of personal data across the EU. It mandates lawful data handling, breach notification within 72 hours, data subject rights and significant penalties for non-compliance, up to 4% of global turnover.

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  • Enforce IAM with MFA and least privilege access.
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  • Detect and respond to threats in real time with SIEM and EDR.
  • Monitor user and system activity to identify and contain anomalies.
Offensive Security
  • Identify vulnerabilities through targeted penetration testing.
  • Validate defenses using adversary simulation techniques.
Advisory Services
  • Implement ISO 27001-aligned ISMS for governance and compliance.
  • Define risk-based security strategies aligned with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIS2 and DORA.
WHAT WE OFFER
Here's how we can help.
Security Integration
Security Integration
  • Deploy unified security controls across endpoint, network, and cloud.
  • Enforce IAM with MFA and least privilege access.
Cyber Defense
Cyber Defense
  • Detect and respond to threats in real time with SIEM and EDR.
  • Monitor user and system activity to identify and contain anomalies.
Offensive Security
Offensive Security
  • Identify vulnerabilities through targeted penetration testing.
  • Validate defenses using adversary simulation techniques.
Advisory Services
Advisory Services
  • Implement ISO 27001-aligned ISMS for governance and compliance.
  • Define risk-based security strategies aligned with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIS2 and DORA.
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