KnowBe4 Highlights Rising Cyber Threats to U.S. Public Sector in New Report

Event summary

  • KnowBe4 released a white paper on U.S. public sector cybersecurity vulnerabilities, focusing on human risk management.
  • Local governments accounted for 43% of ransomware victims in 2025, per Verizon's report.
  • The report highlights four key challenges: unrelenting threats, resource constraints, compliance pressure, and human error.
  • KnowBe4's platform is used by over 70,000 organizations worldwide for human risk management.

The big picture

KnowBe4's report underscores the growing cybersecurity challenges faced by the U.S. public sector, particularly in local governments. The surge in ransomware and phishing attacks highlights the critical need for comprehensive human risk management solutions. As AI becomes more embedded in business operations, the ability to train both humans and AI agents to recognize security risks will be a key differentiator in the cybersecurity market.

What we're watching

Threat Evolution
How the increasing precision and human-focused nature of cyberattacks will impact public sector defenses.
Resource Allocation
Whether chronic resource constraints in the public sector can be mitigated through targeted cybersecurity investments.
Compliance Pressure
The pace at which rising compliance oversight will drive adoption of unified human risk management solutions.

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