Security built for the demands of government.
State and local government agencies are among the most targeted organizations in the country. Ransomware, phishing, supply chain attacks, and insider threats are not theoretical risks — they are ongoing realities that disrupt services, expose constituent data, and undermine public confidence. And as agencies modernize their infrastructure and adopt cloud and AI technologies, the attack surface grows alongside the opportunity.
OutRider Tech helps agencies move from reactive to resilient. We bring deep public sector security experience, strong vendor relationships with the leading platforms in government cybersecurity, and a practical approach built for the resource constraints and compliance obligations government organizations actually face — not a commercial security playbook retrofitted for the public sector.
- Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Endpoint Detection & Response
- Network Security & Firewall
- Identity & Access Management
- Security Operations & SIEM
- Incident Response Planning
- Compliance & Audit Readiness
- Security Awareness Training
- Managed Security Advisory
Know your risks before they become incidents.
You cannot defend what you do not understand. Our assessment engagements give agencies a clear, honest picture of their current security posture — identifying gaps, prioritizing remediation, and producing a roadmap grounded in your actual environment and risk tolerance.
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
A structured evaluation of your agency's security posture across five domains: network and perimeter security, endpoint protection, identity and access management, data security, and governance and policy. We map findings against NIST CSF and CIS Controls — delivering a scored risk profile and a prioritized remediation roadmap your team can execute.
Zero Trust Readiness Review
A targeted evaluation of your agency's readiness to adopt a Zero Trust security model — covering identity infrastructure, network segmentation, device trust, and application access controls. We identify where your current environment aligns, where gaps exist, and what a phased Zero Trust roadmap looks like for your team.
Compliance & Audit Readiness Assessment
An assessment aligned to the compliance frameworks your agency is subject to — CJIS, HIPAA, NIST 800-53, StateRAMP, or CPRA — identifying documentation gaps, control deficiencies, and audit exposure. We provide a remediation workplan you can hand directly to your compliance or legal team.
Deploy the controls that stop modern threats in their tracks.
Assessment findings mean nothing without implementation. Our protection engagements deploy the platforms, policies, and architectures that translate your risk profile into measurable, operational security — scoped for your environment, documented for your team, and built to last.
Endpoint Protection Deployment
Enterprise-grade endpoint detection and response (EDR) deployed across your agency's devices — covering deployment, policy configuration, alert tuning, and staff training. Built on CrowdStrike Falcon or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, with a 30-day hypercare period and full handover documentation.
Network Security & Firewall Implementation
Next-generation firewall deployment, network segmentation, and traffic inspection configuration using Palo Alto Networks — hardened for government environments. Includes perimeter and internal segmentation design, policy configuration, IDS/IPS tuning, and a full network security baseline documentation package.
Identity & Access Management Hardening
A complete identity security program built on Microsoft Entra ID — covering multi-factor authentication enforcement, privileged identity management, conditional access policies, and integration with your existing directory infrastructure. Designed for government compliance requirements including CJIS and StateRAMP MFA mandates.
Ongoing vigilance for a persistent threat landscape.
Cybersecurity is not a project you complete — it is an ongoing discipline. Our sustain offerings keep OutRider engaged as your security partner through continuous monitoring, advisory, and rapid response support as the threat environment evolves.
Managed Security Advisory
A retainer-based security advisory relationship — providing monthly threat briefings tailored to state and local government, vulnerability and patch guidance, regulatory and compliance monitoring, and on-call advisory for emerging incidents or policy decisions. Keeps your leadership informed and your posture current without requiring a dedicated internal CISO.
Incident Response Planning & Readiness
A complete incident response program — covering playbook development for your most likely threat scenarios (ransomware, phishing compromise, insider threat, data breach), tabletop exercise facilitation with your leadership team, and a communication and notification protocol aligned to your agency's legal and reporting obligations.
A phased path from exposure to resilience.
We work alongside your team in a structured three-phase model designed to deliver security value at every stage — while building toward a long-term, measurable security posture your agency can sustain independently.
Assess & Prioritize
- Conduct cybersecurity risk assessment across all domains
- Map findings to NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and applicable compliance frameworks
- Identify and rank the highest-priority remediation actions
- Develop a phased security roadmap with defined budgets and timelines
- Establish baseline security policies and governance structure
Deploy & Harden
- Implement endpoint detection and response across agency devices
- Deploy network security controls and perimeter hardening
- Enforce identity controls — MFA, privileged access, conditional access
- Configure SIEM and security monitoring aligned to your threat profile
- Deliver staff security awareness training and phishing simulation
Monitor & Sustain
- Maintain continuous security monitoring and threat intelligence
- Conduct quarterly posture reviews and control validation
- Execute tabletop exercises and incident response drills
- Track compliance obligations and emerging regulatory changes
- Advise on new technology adoption and associated security requirements
A security partner that understands the public sector.
Commercial security firms optimize for enterprise environments. OutRider Tech is built for government — with the compliance knowledge, procurement experience, and practical approach that public sector agencies require.
Government-First Security Expertise
Our team understands the specific compliance frameworks, data classification requirements, and operational constraints that state and local government agencies face — CJIS, HIPAA, CPRA, StateRAMP, and NIST 800-53 are not afterthoughts in our engagements.
Best-in-Class Platform Partners
We deploy the leading cybersecurity platforms trusted by government organizations nationwide — Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, and Microsoft Defender — configured specifically for public sector environments and compliance requirements.
Practical, Operational Focus
We deliver security programs your team can actually operate — with documentation, runbooks, and knowledge transfer built into every engagement. Security that lives in a binder or a consultant's head is not security.
The platforms OutRider deploys — configured for public sector.
OutRider Tech partners with the leading cybersecurity vendors trusted by government organizations nationwide. Every platform we recommend and deploy is selected for its government compliance posture, data residency options, and fitness for the operational realities of public sector environments.
Vendor-Agnostic Recommendations, Implementation Expertise
OutRider Tech is not locked to a single vendor ecosystem. We maintain strong relationships with Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, and Microsoft — but our platform recommendations are always driven by your agency's specific requirements, existing infrastructure, and compliance obligations. We will tell you what fits, not what we are incentivized to sell. Contact us to discuss the right security stack for your agency →
Network Security & Perimeter
Next-generation firewall, DNS security, and network access control. Protects the perimeter and controls lateral movement inside the network — foundational to any government security program.
Endpoint Detection & Response
AI-powered endpoint protection, real-time threat detection, and automated response across all agency devices — laptops, servers, and mobile. The first line of defense against ransomware and credential theft.
Identity & Access Management
Zero Trust identity controls — multi-factor authentication, privileged access management, and conditional access policy enforcement. Credential compromise is the leading entry point for government breaches.
Security Operations & SIEM
Centralized security event collection, correlation, and alerting — giving your security team the visibility needed to detect threats, investigate incidents, and demonstrate compliance to auditors.
Data Protection & Compliance
Data loss prevention, classification, and compliance tooling — protecting sensitive constituent data and helping agencies demonstrate compliance with CJIS, HIPAA, CPRA, and StateRAMP requirements.
Security Awareness & Training
Phishing simulation and security awareness training platforms — reducing human risk through continuous education, measurable behavioral improvement, and a security-first culture across all staff levels.
Sacramento Cybersecurity Forum — July 29, 2025
OutRider Tech is co-hosting the Sacramento Cybersecurity Forum at CalOES in Mather, CA — bringing together California public sector security leaders for a focused day of threat briefings, peer discussion, and practical guidance on protecting government infrastructure. Co-sponsored with Google and Foresite. Space is limited. Learn more and reserve your seat →
Ready to strengthen your agency's security posture?
Whether you need to understand your risk exposure, deploy enterprise-grade protection, or build a long-term security program — OutRider Tech is your trusted state and local government cybersecurity partner. Let's start with a conversation.