IACP Quick Take: The digital targeting of law enforcement
Law enforcement agencies continue to be vulnerable to cyberattacks; here’s how your agency can fight back
The digital targeting of law enforcement personnel has become a common occurrence for many agencies today. With the growing reliance within law enforcement on technology and digital tools, today’s targeted cyberattack campaigns have quickly become a critical danger to personnel and operations. The resulting effects on law enforcement operations and the public served cannot be overlooked.
A panel discussion at the 2021 IACP conference sought to answer four key questions about these increasingly common, and costly, attacks: