Public Sector Cyber Security:
Securing Our Nation’s Critical Infrastructure
An evolving portfolio of next-gen cyber security and remediation solutions to ensure the continued integrity and availability of crucial public services.
Protect from cyber threats
Protect the Public Sector
The public sector, the backbone of our society, holds the keys to critical infrastructure, sensitive data, and citizen trust. Yet, it remains a prime target for cyberattacks, with data breaches exposing millions of records and ransomware attacks crippling essential services.
The escalating challenges facing
the UK’s public sector
Ransomware attacks on public agencies have doubled in 2023 compared to the previous year, with healthcare facilities particularly vulnerable (source: Cyber security & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)).
Data breaches exposing millions of records continue to plague the public sector, with education and local government facing significant risks (source: Ponemon Institute).
The average cost of a public sector data breach exceeds $8 million, with reputational damage and service disruptions adding to the financial burden (source: IBM Security).
Outdated legacy systems within public agencies create significant cyber vulnerabilities, with many still running on operating systems no longer receiving security updates (source: SANS Institute).
Inadequate cyber security funding leaves many public agencies struggling to implement strong security measures and keep pace with evolving threats (source: Government Accountability Office (GAO)).
The growing skills gap in cyber security makes it difficult for public agencies to attract and retain qualified personnel to manage their security posture (source: (ISC)2).
Building a Resilient Future
Public sector cyber security is not just a technical issue; it's a matter of national security and public trust. By prioritising robust security measures, embracing innovative solutions, and fostering collaboration, we can build a resilient public sector that serves citizens safely and securely in the digital age. Foundational elements of this new breed of cyber security include:
Zero Trust Security
Embracing a "never trust, always verify" approach is crucial. By implementing rigorous access controls and data segmentation, agencies can limit damage in the event of a breach.
Proactive Risk Management
Identifying and prioritising vulnerabilities through comprehensive risk assessments is key to staying ahead of attackers. Continuous monitoring and threat intelligence provide early warning of potential threats.
Robust Data Security
Encrypting sensitive data, regularly backing up systems, and implementing strong data loss prevention controls and remediation processes are essential.
An Educated Workforce
Regular cyber security awareness training for all employees is crucial in building a culture of security and minimising the attack vectors created by human error.
Public-Private Partnerships
Collaboration between Government agencies and private cyber security firms can leverage expertise and resources to combat evolving threats.
Why Exponential-e remains a trusted cyber security partner for the public sector
For more than twenty years, Exponential-e has been an active supporter of public sector organisations across the UK - including institutions in Government, healthcare, and education - delivering leading-edge solutions to their unique technology challenges. We firmly believe in digital transformation as a force for positive social change across the country and continue to work closely with the public sector to bring this about, utilising the full breadth of our solution portfolio and our own teams’ singular expertise.
Accreditations and Frameworks
Environmental Management
Certificate number: EMS 648194
Environmental Management
Certificate number: EMS 648194
Cloud Security
Certificate number: STAR 6073412
Quality Management
Certificate number: FS 545046
Information Security Management
Certificate number: IS 545047
Service Management
Certificate number: ITMS 562540
Business Continuity Management
Certificate number: BCMS 6073420
2017 Data protection
Certificate number: PIMS 686040
SOC2 - Type 2 Compliance
A SOC2 - Type2 Compliance is an internal controls report capturing how a company safeguards customer data and how well those controls are operating. These reports are issued by independent third party auditors covering the principles of Security, Availability, Confidentiality, and Privacy.
Cyber Essentials Plus
Cyber Essentials is a Government-backed and industry supported scheme that helps businesses to protect themselves against the ever growing threat of cyber attacks.
PCI DSS
The PCI DSS is a set of comprehensive requirements for enhancing Network security. It is a multifaceted security standard that includes requirements for: Security management, policies and procedures, network architecture and their critical protective measures. This comprehensive standard is intended to help organisations proactively protect its Network.
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The public sector holds critical infrastructure, sensitive data, and citizen trust. Cyberattacks can disrupt essential services, expose sensitive information, and erode public confidence.
We recommend staying up-to-date with industry news, government reports, and statistics from organisations like CISA, Ponemon Institute, and (ISC)2.
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