Building a cyber-resilient public sector has never been more important. Cyber-attacks on local government organisations are happening with increasing frequency. We're seeing impacts on citizen services and additional financial pressures on a public sector already under strain.

It's important to note that it's not just council services at heightened risk. Citizens are being targeted directly under the guise of the cost-of-living crisis, with cyber criminals using phishing attacks appearing to offer council tax or energy rebate payments.