Cybercriminals hope to catch public sector off-guard

Organizations are leaving their security teams understaffed during critical times, shows research.

As cyberattacks continue to plague organisations across industries, the public sector faces unique challenges in safeguarding critical infrastructure and sensitive data. In a recent discussion, Dan Lattimer, area VP at cybersecurity firm Semperis, shared insights on the evolving threat landscape and strategies for public sector entities to bolster their defences.

“For me, the key is that attackers are more likely to strike when defenders are least prepared,” said Lattimer. “Weekends, holidays – those are the times when cybercriminals will try to exploit vulnerabilities, knowing that response times may be slower.”

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