A joint AWS and CrowdStrike white paper outlines three key cybersecurity steps for small and mid-sized governments: identify top threats, prioritize investments, and join statewide cyber defense efforts. With attacks on critical infrastructure rising and breakout speeds shrinking to as fast as 127 seconds, agencies must adopt AI-driven tools to automate detection and response. Key challenges include limited resources, outdated systems, and staff shortages. The paper emphasizes proactive risk assessment and tool consolidation to strengthen local government cyber resilience.

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