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Strengthening Local Governments with Cloudflare: A Partnership for Enhanced Security

Authored by Civic Plus Logo

CivicPlus

September 5, 2024
5 min

In today’s digital age, the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures has never been more important, especially for local governments that handle sensitive data and provide essential services to their communities. We are thrilled to partner with Cloudflare®, a leading web performance and security company, to enhance the digital security and performance of local government websites and online services.

Why Cloudflare?

Cloudflare stands out for its cutting-edge security solutions, such as DDoS protection, web application firewalls, and secure DNS services. By incorporating Cloudflare’s technology, we equip local governments with a robust defense against cyber threats, ensuring the security and resilience of their digital infrastructure.

Benefits for Local Government

Fact Sheet

Municipal Websites Hosting and Security

  • Enhanced Security: While CivicPlus® Municipal Website customers already benefit from security measures to protect their data, our offering with Cloudflare provides advanced protection. Our Guardian and Platinum Security tiers are designed to further fortify Municipal Websites against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. With the ability to augment their security infrastructure at a fraction of the cost, customers can protect their website from malicious attacks and unauthorized access, safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining public trust.
  • Improved Performance: Cloudflare’s global network of data centers ensures faster load times and improved website performance, providing citizens with a seamless online experience when accessing government services.
  • Reliability: Cloudflare’s robust infrastructure guarantees high availability and reliability, ensuring critical government services remain accessible during peak traffic times.
  • Scalability: Our Municipal Website product, combined with Cloudflare’s scalable solutions, allows local governments to expand their online services without compromising security or performance.
  • Cost Efficiency: By leveraging Cloudflare’s cloud-based solutions, local governments can reduce costs associated with maintaining and upgrading physical servers and security infrastructure.
  • User-Friendly: The partnership enables local governments to strengthen security settings, simplifying administrative tasks and reducing the need for extensive web security and hosting technical expertise.
  • Compliance and Data Privacy: Cloudflare’s solutions help local governments meet regulatory requirements and ensure the privacy of residents’ data, fostering a secure and compliant digital environment.
  • Community Engagement: Enhanced website performance and security encourage greater resident engagement and interaction with local government services, promoting transparency and trust within the community.

We are committed to bringing cutting-edge security and performance solutions to local governments nationwide. By leveraging Cloudflare’s expertise, we can equip local governments to build a more secure and resilient digital future for their communities.

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