Local governments manage large volumes of sensitive citizen data and operate critical public services, making them prime targets for cybercriminals, ransomware groups, and state-sponsored actors. In particular, foreign state actors often conduct cyber espionage to gather intelligence for political or economic advantage. Such attacks can compromise sensitive information, manipulate public records, disrupt elections, or undermine trust in government institutions. Ensuring strong cybersecurity is therefore essential not only to protect data and services but also to safeguard democracy, public trust, and national security.