This article appeared in Cybersecurity Law & Strategy, an ALM publication for privacy and security professionals, Chief Information Security Officers, Chief Information Officers, Chief Technology Officers, Corporate Counsel, Internet and Tech Practitioners, In-House Counsel. Visit the website to learn more.

During the time it takes you to read this article, somewhere in the United States, a governmental entity will probably be the victim of a cyber-attack. Whether on telephone systems, voter rolls, customer service facilities or infrastructure, cyber-attacks against governmental entities are becoming more commonplace and, increasingly, more destructive.