It’s more crucial than ever that government security systems and policies are prepared to take on threats. Here’s what types of attacks are on the rise — and what governments can do about it.

A simple click on a malicious link can have devastating effects on an organization — stolen credentials, compromised security or, worse yet, a complete standstill of computer systems held hostage by hackers.

In a time when agencies across the country are facilitating more remote work than ever, state and local governments must take action to protect against credential-based threats, which can infiltrate networks via employee inboxes, unsafe WiFi networks and a variety of other vulnerable points.

Learn more about the top four things public sector IT leaders should know about these attacks and how to protect against them.