Digitalisation and cybersecurity for public administration have become priorities for all government bodies and institutions. Cyber attacks seeking unlawful access to public administration IT systems through increasingly sophisticated phishing techniques and malware continue to rise. Unfortunately, cybercriminal organisations frequently gain unlawful access to public sector digital systems and steal confidential information and data.

To meet public administration needs, Soter Security offers a range of information security services that test and assess the protection of public institutions' digital systems. Through in-depth analysis, vulnerability identification and realistic simulated cyber attacks, our specialists have been helping public bodies secure their IT infrastructure for years.

Our services are intended for:

Ministries, national administrative authorities and regional, provincial and municipal government institutions.
Chambers of commerce, industry, crafts and agriculture.
Schools, universities and public research bodies.
National Health Service organisations.

Cyber threats to the public sector

Public administration is considered a critical sector for digital security because public IT systems hold and manage confidential information that, in many cases, underpins national stability and security. Theft or tampering could disrupt services for citizens and cause significant financial and reputational damage to the public bodies targeted.

Public administrations face many cyber risks and threats in different forms, including phishing, malware, credential theft, man-in-the-middle intrusions and exploitation of entry points, across devices, platforms, applications and Wi-Fi networks.

Reliable public service delivery is essential to safeguard citizens' basic rights, protect them from sensitive data theft and preserve institutions' confidential information. Periodically testing software, wireless networks and mobile applications is therefore crucial to carefully assess security levels, promptly address weaknesses and prevent dangerous cyber attacks against public systems.

Are you aware of all the cyber risks in the public sector?
Would you like to know how to protect your digital systems?

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Information security for the public sector

The Soter team's professionals provide services for digitalising, updating and bringing public administration IT infrastructure into regulatory compliance. Ensuring digital security is our mission: we firmly believe that high cybersecurity standards require a comprehensive approach. We therefore offer services ranging from Security Governance and Red Teaming Exercises to staff training through security awareness courses.

Cybersecurity services

Security Assessment

A Security Assessment is a comprehensive audit covering all cyber risks associated with the administrative systems used by public institutions. A detailed report highlights the weaknesses found and the corrective measures needed to resolve them.

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Red Teaming Testing

We analyse IT systems and test the security of devices, software and Wi-Fi networks by simulating real cyber attacks, challenging cybersecurity levels and teaching staff to recognise and avoid unexpected threats.

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Corporate Training

We provide training for employees and administrative managers to raise cyber risk awareness and teach the security measures to adopt in the event of an attack. We also encourage the use of protective systems such as antivirus, anti-malware tools and VPNs.

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Forensic Analysis

Our forensic analysis service recovers information and data compromised during a cyber attack and reconstructs the activity history of hacked devices, helping public bodies assess the severity of the damage in preparation for civil proceedings.

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CYBERSECURITY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

As stated by AgID, the Agency for Digital Italy, every public administration body must comply with new cybersecurity regulations. In particular, digital infrastructure should meet the new quality standards established by the following provisions:

AgID Security Measures, establishing the minimum quality standards to be met according to the applicable risk category.

EU NIS 2 Directive, extending and enriching the NIS Directive by introducing new criteria for identifying internal security personnel according to company size and new cybersecurity obligations for those responsible, to maximise security and data protection.

Digital Administration Code, requiring digitalisation, responsible management and continuous updating of IT systems.

For more information about applicable legislation or our service for updating and bringing public sector digital platforms into compliance, contact Soter Security's professionals.

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Cybersecurity for Public Administration

Cyber threats to the public sector

Are you aware of all the cyber risks in the public sector?
Would you like to know how to protect your digital systems?