The Cyber Threats Targeting Ohio and How GovRAMP Can Help

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Ohio finds itself facing a rapidly escalating wave of cybersecurity threats, ones that no longer resemble the simple phishing emails or brute-force attacks of the past. Today’s threats are more deceptive, more adaptive, and more damaging. Fueled by artificial intelligence, sophisticated social engineering, and the vulnerabilities of legacy infrastructure, these attacks aim to cripple essential services, sow public distrust, and extract financial leverage from overstretched agencies.

This article explores the tactics behind these attacks, why they’re so effective, and how adopting GovRAMP-authorized cloud security offers public agencies a clear, practical, and achievable path forward.

 

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Cyberattack in Lorain County: A Wake-Up Call for Government Cybersecurity and the Role of GovRAMP

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Unfortunately, cybercrime is once again in the news. This time, a small county in Ohio has been the victim of an attack that has destabilized its ability to provide critical services to constituents. 

While the damage itself isn’t devastating, it highlights the fact that no government agency, no matter how big or small, is immune to attacks. This is why adoption and adherence to GovRAMP are so important. 

 

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Balancing Budget and Security with StateRAMP Requirements

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The urgent need for standardized cybersecurity protocols has become paramount to mitigate these risks. This is where StateRAMP comes into play. Modeled after FedRAMP, StateRAMP ensures that cloud service providers meet rigorous security standards before working with state governments.

In this article, we’ll explore the cost implications of StateRAMP compliance, its security benefits, and how organizations can strategically manage their budgets while maintaining compliance.

 

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