Government cybersecurity solutions

State and local governments operate under constant pressure when it comes to government cybersecurity solutions: limited budgets, growing attack surfaces, public accountability, and increasing oversight from regulators, auditors, and elected leadership. Governments must protect critical services without slowing them down.

NuHarbor Security delivers government cybersecurity solutions designed specifically for state and local organizations. We help strengthen security, manage risk, and demonstrate progress using a practical, outcome-driven approach that aligns security operations with mission needs.

  • Protect essential public services: Reduce disruption to systems that citizens rely on every day.
  • Operate securely with limited resources: Extend teams without increasing headcount.
  • Strengthen cyber resilience statewide: Support agencies, municipalities, and shared services under a unified strategy.
  • Demonstrate accountability and progress: Provide leadership-ready reporting for boards, regulators, and the public.
  • Build sustainable security programs: Improve maturity over time, not just pass the next audit.

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A state and local approach to government cybersecurity solutions.

Cybersecurity solutions for government are not about implementing the most tools. It is about making smart, defensible decisions that balance risk, cost, and mission impact.

NuHarbor’s approach reflects how government actually operates:

  • Multiple agencies with shared risk
  • Decentralized environments and legacy systems
  • High visibility and public trust requirements
  • Security teams stretched across competing priorities
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Security advisory and leadership services

NuHarbor provides advisory services that help state and local governments define priorities, align stakeholders, and build defensible government cybersecurity solutions and programs.

Our advisory services help you:

  • Establish clear security strategy: Align cybersecurity initiatives with mission, risk, and budget realities.
  • Augment leadership capacity: Provide virtual CISO and senior advisory support when internal resources are limited.
  • Improve governance and oversight: Support policy development, risk assessments, and vendor reviews.
  • Prepare for audits and scrutiny: Strengthen documentation and readiness for regulators and auditors.

Managed cybersecurity services

Many state and local governments struggle to maintain consistent monitoring and response due to staffing gaps, after-hours coverage, and alert fatigue. NuHarbor delivers managed services that extend your team and improve operational consistency.

Our managed services help you:

  • Maintain continuous security monitoring: Provide 24x7 visibility into threats and suspicious activity.
  • Reduce alert noise: Improve detection quality so teams focus on what matters.
  • Respond faster and more consistently: Support investigation, escalation, and incident coordination.
  • Operate at agency or statewide scale: Deliver SOC services tailored to your structure and maturity.
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The authority in government cybersecurity solutions.

We’re a trusted partner with state and local government because we’ve focused on understanding, supporting, and learning about their challenges since our founding. Our blend of cost-effective government cybersecurity solutions, team of accredited professionals, and extensive industry know-how keep government agencies like yours on track for security success.

1/3 

of the U.S. population is protected through our efforts with state and local governments (NuHarbor Security)

70%

of local governments attacked by ransomware said their data was encrypted (StateTech)

3%

or less is what most states spend of their IT budgets on cybersecurity
(ICMA)

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Security testing services

Testing plays a critical role in validating controls and uncovering real-world weaknesses before they are exploited.

Our testing services help you:

  • Identify exploitable vulnerabilities: Assess infrastructure, applications, and wireless environments.
  • Validate security investments: Confirm controls perform as expected.
  • Prioritize remediation efforts: Focus on issues with the highest risk and impact.
  • Support compliance and reporting: Provide evidence for audits and leadership reviews.

Security testing services

State and local governments face a growing set of cybersecurity requirements driven by regulation, funding, and oversight expectations. NuHarbor helps simplify and accelerate these efforts.

Our assessment and compliance services help you:

  • Evaluate risk and control maturity: Understand your current posture across applicable frameworks.
  • Support NIST-based requirements: Align with NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, CJIS, HIPAA, and other applicable standards.
  • Reduce reporting burden: Translate technical findings into clear, defensible documentation.
  • Build a foundation for improvement: Use assessments as a roadmap, not just a snapshot.
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Government contract options.

As a government cybersecurity solutions partner to state and local, we offer flexible purchasing paths through pre-vetted state and cooperative contracts that align to your procurement policies and timelines.

National

  • OMNIA PARTNERS Region 401-133 (includes NCPA)
  • NASPO ValuePoint Cloud Solutions Contract (49 states)
  • GSA MAS Contract: 47QSWA18D008F
  • GSA MAS Contract: GS-35F-0119Y

Regional

  • Virginia - VASCUPP-UVA 1482501
  • Texas - DIR-CPO-5683
  • Texas - DIR-CPO-5687
  • Massachusetts - ITS78
  • California - SLP-22-70-0338C (CyberArk)
  • California- SLP-21-70-0338A (Splunk)
  • California Small Business Contract
  • New York- Office of General Services (OGS)
  • New Jersey - NJSBA 19-COMP-00601
  • Pennsylvania -DGS COSTARS

Federal

  • NASA SEWP V
  • ITES-SW

Explore comprehensive cybersecurity protection today.

  1. Consult with an expert

    Talk to one of our cybersecurity experts so we can better understand your needs and how we can help.

  2. Agree on a plan

    Based on your objectives we’ll create a tailored plan to meet your cybersecurity needs.

  3. Start maximizing your protection

    Experience peace of mind knowing what matters most is secure.

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