Cyber Defense Built for Government: Why Trusted MDR Partnerships Matter for State and Local Agencies
State and local governments face a harsh cybersecurity reality: Ransomware threats are escalating, staffing is tight, and most agencies don’t have the capacity to monitor endpoints and respond to incidents around the clock.
At the same time, the vendor landscape is crowded — and not every security solution is designed for the operational, compliance, and resource constraints that government organizations face.
This webinar explores why partnerships anchored in public-sector expertise and trusted operational models are becoming essential. We’ll discuss how agencies can strengthen detection and response by working with providers aligned with the Center for Internet Security (CIS), and what it means to pair government-focused MDR services with proven endpoint protection.
You’ll learn how government organizations can:
- Extend cybersecurity coverage without expanding internal headcount
- Improve ransomware readiness with 24/7 monitoring and rapid containment
- Simplify endpoint security and threat response across complex environments
- Gain confidence in solutions built around government-specific requirements and trust frameworks
This session is designed for state and local IT and security leaders looking for practical ways to strengthen cyber resilience through partners that understand public-sector realities.
Speaker and Presenter Information
Paul Zindell
Director of Sales Engineering, Public Sector, Sophos
Nathaniel Ludke
Security Operations Center Analyst, Center for Internet Security
Deborah A. Snyder — Moderator
Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government
Relevant Government Agencies
Other Federal Agencies, Federal Government, State & Local Government
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Event Type
Webcast
When
Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
ET
Cost
Complimentary: $ 0.00
Website
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Organizer
Government Technology







