IT security improves for City of Danville, Virginia by raising awareness on Cybersecurity and the City’s security posture
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Cyberattacks continue to increase, and especially vulnerable are state and local governments who are often considered ‘soft targets’ by hackers. With InterVision’s strategic consultation-based solution, the City of Danville was able to address potential vulnerabilities and form a plan for substantial protection, confident that their custom security examination was thorough and expert recommendations by InterVision were offered in the best interest of future security goals.
CUSTOMER:
- Established in 1793, now an independent city along the banks of the Dan River on the southern border of Virginia
- Population over 40,000
- Motto: The River City, Where Innovation Flows
Challenges
- As a municipality, the City of Danville faced high risks related to policies, DR/IR planning, OT environment, Logical Access, and open ports.
- Need for increased staff collaboration toward lowering technology liabilities.
Our Solution
InterVision’s Cyber Risk Assessment that focuses on three distinct areas to mitigate business technology risks: IT Risk Management, Critical Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity Testing.
The assessment includes InterVision experts who specialize in each area, offering exclusive security consultation.
THE RESULTS
- A set of robust initiatives developed to improve IT security for the City of Danville, Virginia
- Improved engagement of general staff and IT staff toward participation in advanced security measures
- Established InterVision as a trusted advisor in technology and, more specifically, the cybersecurity area