Contents

What is critical infrastructure? Compromises can have severe consequences

State and local governments face unique challenges Old technology

Budget constraints and resource gaps

Complex operational environments

Cybersecurity best practices for critical infrastructure protection Obtain a complete inventory

Map out dependencies

Apply Zero Trust principles

Consider other general network security techniques

How Akamai can help Microsegmentation

Zero Trust application access

DNS firewall

Multi-factor authentication

Conclusion

It only takes one click, one misconfigured port, or one forgotten patch — and, suddenly, 911 dispatch is offline, water treatment operations grind to a halt, or a regional airport is paralyzed.…