Cybersecurity guide for public sector: Securing data and assets in the AI era

Cyber threats against public sector organizations are growing in volume and sophistication — especially AI-powered attacks. At the same time, agencies face mounting pressure to cut costs, strengthen compliance, and build resilience.

This guide explores how leaders can break down silos, operationalize data, and apply AI to defend against modern threats while improving efficiency. From Zero Trust adoption to real-world examples from your public sector peers, you’ll see practical approaches to protecting sensitive data and assets in today’s environment.

Highlights

• Address the major shifts reshaping public sector cybersecurity.
• Build a unified data foundation to strengthen visibility and response.
• Consolidate overlapping tools and reduce costs with AI and automation.
• Enhance compliance with integrated monitoring and real-time reporting.
• Learn from other public sector organizations about how to modernize security with Elastic.

Additional resources

• Government cybersecurity: Consolidating tools and costs with AI & ML
• The missing piece of your Zero Trust strategy: A unified data layer
• Public sector data stewardship for the AI era