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Helping state and local government agencies address cyber security
Cyber-attacks against state and local governments are increasing and accelerating – even before COVID, two-thirds of attacks targeted state and local organizations. From January to May of 2020, there was a 350% increase in phishing attempts, with attackers taking advantage of the fear and uncertainty driven by COVID.![Photo of Chief Warrant Officer 4 Sharon Mullens taken for October 2016 national recruiting advertisement featuring Army cyber Soldiers.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/industry/microsoft-in-business/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2021/06/Cybersecurity_11-300x200.webp)
Mapping the Cybersecurity Executive Order Milestones
The recent Cybersecurity Executive Order lists July 11 as the first major deadline for all Federal civilian agencies to provide updated plans for adopting cloud technology and implementing a Zero Trust Architecture.![lab monitors](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/industry/microsoft-in-business/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2021/06/Security_in_HLS_Blog_Thumb_640x360-300x169.webp)
What is human-operated ransomware, and how does it differ from traditional ransomware?
Ransomware existed in small pockets starting in 2013 and was opportunistic, typically affecting one or two devices within an organization.![Microsoft Security and Defense Center](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/industry/microsoft-in-business/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2021/06/MicrosoftTeams-image-300x169.webp)
The Cybersecurity Executive Order: What’s Next for Federal Agencies?
U.S. economic growth and prosperity hinges on our country’s ability to secure our most critical assets and invest with confidence in innovative technology that the American people can rely on.![Woman working on her laptop](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/industry/microsoft-in-business/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2021/02/HRC20__hybridWorkplace_034-300x200.webp)