Why aren't local governments practicing better cybersecurity?

Many of the barriers to better cybersecurity in local governments have to do with money – including to pay salaries and hire and train enough staff.

Somewhat/Severe Barrier

Modest Barrier

Not/Small Barrier

Don't Know

Inability to Pay Competitive Salaries

19.8%

12.4%

58.6%

9.2%

Insufficient Number of Staff

20.2%

21.1%

53.1%

5.6%

Lack of Funds

16.6%

27.7%

52.8%

Lack of Adequately Trained Personnel

25.5%

22.6%

46.9%

5%

Lack of End User Accountability

35.8%

23.1%

37.6%

Lack of Trained Personnel to Hire

35.3%

21.5%

31.8%

11.5%

Lack of Adequate Cybersecurity Awareness

35.1%

31%

31%

3%

No End User Training At All

51.3%

19.1%

25.7%

3.9%

Some, but Insufficient End User Training

48.2%

26.8%

19.8%

5%

Federated Nature of Local Government

55.8%

12.5%

17.7%

14%

Too Many IT Networks / Systems

66.1%

12.8%

16.4%

4.8%

Lack of Support from Department Managers

61.5%

20.6%

13.8%

4.1%

Lack of Support from Top Elected Officials

57.7%

20.3%

13.5%

8.5%

Lack of Support from Top Appointed Officials

62%

16.4%

13.4%

8.2%