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title: "Report: The state of cybersecurity in U.S. cities"
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# [Report: The state of cybersecurity in U.S. cities](https://www.riskrecon.com/academy/report-the-state-of-cybersecurity-in-u.s.-cities)

 Written by [RiskRecon](https://www.riskrecon.com/academy/author/riskrecon) | Apr 20, 2022 1:00:00 PM

It is widely recognized that cities and local government agencies within the United States have increasingly become targets of ransomware in recent years.

RiskRecon’s **The State of Cybersecurity in U.S. Cities** report raises awareness about the visible risks and vulnerabilities amongst U.S. cities by illustrating the current cyber risk landscape of the public sector in the context of other industries and geographies.

From this report you will:

- Gain insight into the overall cyber hygiene of U.S. cities and how they compare to other sectors
- Understand common vulnerabilities and trends, as well as recommendations for mitigation
- See the prevalence of third-party providers and their potential impact on cities’ cyber posture

[View full post](https://www.riskrecon.com/academy/report-the-state-of-cybersecurity-in-u.s.-cities)

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