Cyber Security in Municipalities
Safeguarding Critical Services and Resident Data
Municipalities are custodians of essential services and sensitive data, making them the most targeted public sector. Disruptions can erode trust, disrupt services, compromise data, and strain budgets with costly recovery. Cybersecurity is critical.
Did you know?
All municipalities are targets for cybercrime. Attackers actively exploit system vulnerabilities whenever and wherever they exist. With their access to valuable data and limited defenses, municipalities are particularly vulnerable to automated and relentless attacks. For example, in 2022, the small town of St Mary’s, ON (pop. 7265) was a victim of a cyber attack that cost them $1.3 million in recovery efforts. The number of cyber attacks reported to the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario from municipal institutions more than doubled in 2023 compared to the previous year. This suggests a significant increase in incidents.
Enhancing cybersecurity strengthens resilience, protects infrastructure, ensures privacy, and enables swift attack responses. Ridegell Consulting can do that.
We optimize costs, strengthen security, and build resilience through assessments, training, and response planning.
How Ridegell Consulting Supports Your Municipality
Our services include:
- Cybersecurity Services – Risk assessments, incident response, compliance, and training.
- Virtual CXO Services – Strategic leadership with a virtual CIO or CISO.
- Network Services– Secure, reliable IT infrastructure.
- Risk Management – Identify and mitigate IT risks.
- Project Management – Expert guidance for tech initiatives.
Protect Your Municipality from Cyber Threats
Cyberattacks on municipalities are increasing. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Schedule a Consultation with Ridegell Consulting.
A Local Partner You Can Trust.
Based in St. John’s, NL, Ridegell Consulting is uniquely positioned to provide in-person guidance to geographically overlooked or underserved businesses. Unlike many big consulting firms that may overlook smaller markets or come with prohibitively high costs, we understand the nuances of these smaller markets and recognize the value of personal interactions such as handshakes and face-to-face conversations. Building trust and strengthening ties through direct engagement is at the core of our approach.
We boast a large and reliable network of cybersecurity partners and suppliers, ensuring that we bring top-notch expertise and resources to every engagement. We pride ourselves on keeping our solutions straightforward and tailored to your specific needs. We understand where you stand, and strive to deliver solutions that are effective, practical, and aligned with your business objectives.