State and local governments face unique cybersecurity challenges, making them a ready target for attack. With security budgets that at times fall dangerously short of private sector equivalents, the welfare and privacy of millions of citizens is potentially at risk.
In addition, government agencies are under even greater scrutiny to adhere to the compliance and regulatory frameworks which govern cybersecurity, risk management and privacy practices - from ISO/IEC 27001 certification to aligning with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. A breach or data leak is a reputational risk for any organization, but orders of magnitude greater for a government agency.
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Tasked with the protection of so much and so many, government agencies can’t afford to neglect security basics like patching. But the reality is, when faced with a global shortage of IT security professionals and tight budgets, it’s a constant battle to prioritize the protection of high-risk legacy applications and API vulnerabilities against available resources and other projects.
With over 14,000 ready-to-go shields in our library, RedShield application security solutions can protect weaknesses in your systems from abuse and attack at scale and at speed – without touching your code.
Legacy applications proliferate in government agencies - perhaps more so than in any other sector. Often representing decades of IT budget and development, these critical systems are frequently left unpatched for years at a time, making them prime targets for cyberattacks. Yet replacing them is not always easy or even possible.
RedShield can extend the value of your investment by identifying and patching vulnerabilities in legacy software including SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft.
Effective cloud security is paramount - whether you’re migrating or modernizing a legacy application or building a new one. It requires secure infrastructure, secure applications, and robust security operations.
RedShield simplifies cloud security. We secure your network perimeter and hosting infrastructure following application-agnostic industry best practices, mitigate DDoS attacks, enforce adherence to web protocols and standards, and ensure behavioral compliance and fair use, while reliably blocking attacks and providing comprehensive protection for high-security environments.
Cybercriminals never sleep. So, neither do we.
RedShield provides a world-class, fully managed, 24/7 service to defend your technology. From managed WAF and continual policy tuning, to endless vulnerability scanning and creating shields so we can rapidly and virtually patch newly discovered vulnerabilities, we provide the perfect fit for government agencies with limited (if any) access to application code.
Additionally, RedShield security analysts and engineers deploy, tune, and operate best-of-breed tools to ensure world-class protection from both bots and human attackers.
Cyberattacks on government institutions are growing more sophisticated and relentless. Nation-states and criminal groups constantly probe for weaknesses. Unfortunately, many public sector agencies have tighter budgets and fewer specialists than their private-sector counterparts. And while cybersecurity standards and regulations abound (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, etc.), meeting those compliance checkboxes doesn’t always mean actual vulnerabilities are fixed.
Security challenges in the public sector
State and local governments face unique hurdles. They are tasked with protecting enormous amounts of sensitive data and critical services, often with limited funding and personnel. It’s a constant battle to prioritize patching and protect high-risk legacy systems against all the other demands. Government systems are often unpatched for extended periods, and legacy applications abound – making them prime targets for attackers.
Instant vulnerability remediation at scale
Government agencies cannot afford to neglect basics like patching, yet practical constraints make it difficult to keep up. RedShield addresses this by providing over 14,000 ready-to-go in-flight security patches that provide real-time fixes for vulnerabilities – without touching your code, even for legacy applications. When faced with a global shortage of IT security staff and tight budgets, our solution acts as a force-multiplier, rapidly securing your applications against known exploits. If a vulnerability exists, chances are we already have a patch for it; if not, we’ll develop one quickly.
Extend legacy system value
Governments often rely on decades-old software that cannot easily be replaced or frequently updated. These systems might remain unpatched for years, exposing critical weaknesses. RedShield helps extend the life and value of legacy applications by identifying their vulnerabilities and providing in-flight security patching for them. This means you can keep essential services running securely on older platforms until you’re ready for modernization, without leaving them defenseless.
Move to the cloud with confidence
RedShield meets or exceeds government security requirements, so you can confidently use our service in regulated environments. We are ISO 27001 certified globally and comply with GDPR, CCPA, PCI DSS, and government standards like the NZ Information Security Manual. All data is protected with end-to-end encryption (both at rest and in transit), and our personnel are vetted for work across Five Eyes nations. In short, we understand the stringent compliance landscape you operate in and ensure our service aligns with it.
On guard 24/7
Cybercriminals never sleep, and neither does RedShield. We provide a fully managed, around-the-clock defense of your applications. We continuously scan for new vulnerabilities and immediately deploy in-flight patches for any newly discovered issues. Our security engineers also manage and tune best-of-breed security tools on your behalf – from WAF rules to DDoS and bot protection – ensuring world-class defense against both automated and human threats. This is an ideal fit for agencies with little or no access to application source code or limited in-house security teams.
Compliance and trust
RedShield meets or exceeds government security requirements, so you can confidently use our service in regulated environments. We are ISO 27001 certified globally and comply with GDPR, CCPA, PCI DSS, and government standards like the NZ Information Security Manual. All data is protected with end-to-end encryption (both at rest and in transit), and our personnel are vetted for work across Five Eyes nations. In short, we understand the stringent compliance landscape you operate in and ensure our service aligns with it.
Solomon Adote, Chief Security Officer at State of Delaware
CSO, Large Government Department
Chief Security Officer, US State Government
Chief Security Officer, US State Government
Government Agency Executive
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