Use Cases

Public administrations play a crucial role in delivering services to citizens, making their cybersecurity paramount for maintaining public trust, national security, and efficient governance. In an era of increasing cyberattacks, with a 600% surge and 95% of breaches attributed to human errors, the introduction of secure e-governance platforms is essential. However, public administrations face challenges like outdated legacy systems, which lack modern defences, and the responsibility of safeguarding sensitive personal and national security data. Financial constraints, the absence of specialized expertise, and ensuring coordinated cybersecurity efforts across departments further compound these challenges. Additionally, resistance from some segments of the public, who prefer traditional governance, can pose obstacles. The average cost of a data breach is a staggering $3.86 million, underscoring the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures. Maintaining the integrity of public records is pivotal for trust, and secure e-governance platforms can significantly improve efficiency and transparency. The need to protect sensitive government data goes beyond trust; it’s a national security issue. Furthermore, compliance with strict data protection regulatory frameworks is imperative.

Public administrations play a pivotal role in delivering services to citizens. Ensuring the cybersecurity of these services is paramount for public trust, national security, and efficient governance. CYberSynchrony UC2 aims to validate, demonstrate and evaluate the CYberSynchrony Modules in public administration.