In today’s digital landscape, public sector organizations—particularly those in the State, Local, and Education (SLED) sectors—are contending with an unprecedented surge in cyber threats. Over the past several years, attacks against SLED institutions have been increasing not just steadily but exponentially. What was once an occasional disruption has evolved into a constant barrage of ransomware extortion, data breaches, and sophisticated fraud schemes targeting everything from K–12 school districts to state health departments and municipal governments. This escalation isn’t happening in a vacuum. Since 2022, the world has witnessed profound geopolitical shifts—wars, regional conflicts, and a reconfiguration of international alliances—that have […]
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