Cybersecurity Built for Government and Public Services
Protect citizen data, critical infrastructure, and essential services with enterprise-grade security designed for the realities of state and local government.
Government organizations face growing cyber risks while operating with limited budgets, aging infrastructure, and small IT teams. WatchGuard delivers powerful, easy-to-manage security solutions that help public sector organizations stay protected, compliant, and resilient.
Complex Environments. Real-World Constraints.
City, county, and state governments manage a wide range of departments—each with unique cybersecurity needs, staffing levels, and risk profiles. From public safety to utilities, attackers know where disruption hurts most.
High-risk targets often include:
- Law enforcement and emergency services
- Water and utilities
- Elections and citizen services
- Libraries, schools, and public access networks
Government agencies must balance security with accessibility, ensuring that critical services remain available to citizens while defending against sophisticated threats. Budget constraints and compliance requirements add additional complexity to an already challenging environment.
Key Threat Areas
Phishing & Credential Theft
Phishing remains the most common entry point for cyber attacks. A single compromised account can expose sensitive records or disrupt essential services.
Election Security Risks
Voter databases, registration systems, and election infrastructure are prime targets for disruption, misinformation, and data theft.
Decentralized Networks
Government networks often span multiple locations and departments, increasing attack surfaces and making visibility difficult.
Legacy Technology
Budget constraints often delay upgrades, leaving older systems exposed to modern threats they were never designed to handle.
How WatchGuard Helps Government Agencies
WatchGuard provides a unified security platform that protects networks, users, and data—without overwhelming limited IT teams.
Core capabilities include:
- Next-generation firewalls for perimeter protection
- Advanced threat prevention and intrusion detection
- Secure VPN access for remote and hybrid workers
- DNS-level protection against phishing and malware
- Centralized visibility and reporting
- Multi-factor authentication for critical systems
Visibility Across All Departments
Simplify Oversight. Strengthen Accountability.
Government leaders need clear insight into security posture and risk exposure. WatchGuard solutions provide intuitive reporting and centralized dashboards that make it easier to:
Monitor threats across departments
Get real-time visibility into security events across all government facilities and networks from a single dashboard.
Identify vulnerabilities early
Proactive threat detection and vulnerability scanning help prevent breaches before they occur.
Communicate risk to leadership and stakeholders
Generate clear, actionable reports that translate technical data into business impact for decision-makers.
Support audits and compliance requirements
Automated compliance reporting simplifies audits and demonstrates adherence to security standards.
Modernize Legacy Infrastructure
Upgrade Without Overcomplicating
Legacy systems remain one of the biggest security risks in government environments. WatchGuard's Total Security Suite bundles multiple security services into a single, cost-effective license—helping agencies modernize protection while keeping operational overhead low.
- Unified threat management for simplified administration
- Protection for legacy systems without costly replacements
- Scalable solutions that grow with your organization
- Seamless integration with existing infrastructure
Government & Education Preferred Pricing
Security That Respects Public Sector Budgets
WatchGuard offers preferred pricing programs for qualifying government, education, and non-profit organizations to help maximize security investments.
Replace aging infrastructure
Upgrade outdated systems with modern security solutions at preferred government pricing.
Deploy modern threat protection
Implement enterprise-grade security without enterprise-level costs.
Plan for long-term cybersecurity needs
Budget effectively with predictable pricing and multi-year options.
Qualifying organizations typically include:
- Federal, state, and local government agencies
- K–12 schools and school districts
- Colleges and universities
- Libraries and public institutions
- Other qualifying non-profit organizations
Quick Facts
of government officials have not conducted a security audit in the past year
of state governments cite funding as their top cybersecurity challenge
public sector IT leaders lack tools to identify vulnerabilities
of government security breaches involve user compliance issues
Real-World Impact
"I sleep easier knowing that I don't need to be on top of the latest ransomware threats. It gives me peace of mind and saves valuable time."
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