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title: "Why Airlock Digital : Secure State and Local Government"
description: "Secure state and local government systems; secure critical infrastructure, prevent ransomware and ensure CJIS, NIST compliance with Airlock Digital"
source: https://www.airlockdigital.com/industries/secure-state-and-local-government
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Why Airlock Digital : Industries : Public Sector

# Secure State and Local Systems with Airlock Digital

Proactive security for essential public services

State and local government organizations play a critical role in delivering essential public services and maintaining infrastructure operations. These organizations face increasing cyber threats - from ransomware to insider risks - all while ensuring continuity of operations and safeguarding public data. Airlock Digital provides precision, scalable application control technology to address these challenges, supporting secure operations and compliance across IT and OT environments.

## Secure Citizen Data

Safeguard sensitive personal and operational information from unauthorized access and cyberattacks.

## Protect Against Insider Threats

Actively block usage of any applications, scripts, or system tools - including LOLbins - with granular precision.

## Ensure Service Continuity

Prevent downtime caused by malware, ransomware, or insider threats, ensuring uninterrupted public services.

## Secure Legacy Systems

Protect older infrastructure critical to government operations with consistent application control policies.

## Enhance Cyber Resilience

Minimize risks from advanced persistent threats (APTs) and zero-day attacks with proactive security measures.

## How Airlock Digital Supports State and Local Governments

Deny by Default Security

Block untrusted applications, scripts, and processes from executing, significantly reducing the attack surface.

Granular Application Control

Define trusted applications and processes at the file, path, publisher, or process level.

Integrated File Intelligence

Leverage industry-leading VirusTotal intelligence to inform allowlist policy decisions.

Comprehensive Audit Trails

Maintain detailed logs of all endpoint executions and execution-attempts to simplify compliance and support incident investigations.

Precision Blocklisting

Define which files you want to block by using a variety of launch conditions - including path, product name, publisher, version, user, command line, operating system and more - providing precise control over what is denied execution.

## Accelerate & De-Risk Compliance

Airlock Digital empowers state and local government organizations to enhance their cybersecurity posture, safeguard sensitive data, and maintain the uninterrupted delivery of essential services. By delivering proactive application control with intuitive. proven workflows, Airlock Digital ensures public sector operations remain secure and resilient.

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## Keep Exploring

### U.S. State & Local Government Datasheet

[Read Now](https://www.airlockdigital.com/hubfs/Datasheets/Datasheet%20-%20Airlock%20Digital%20for%20US%20State%20%26%20Local.pdf)

### Northern Beaches Council Case Study

[Read Now](https://www.airlockdigital.com/hubfs/Case%20Studies/Case%20Study%20-%20Northern%20Beaches%20Council%20-%20Airlock%20Digital.pdf)

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