Policing Sector
As cyberattacks grow more frequent and sophisticated, law enforcement agencies themselves are increasingly being targeted. Ransomware, phishing, and insider risks don’t just threaten data; they jeopardize operational readiness, officer and community safety, and public trust. At Packetlabs, we understand the unique challenges cybersecurity leaders face in law enforcement. Your agency's mission is to serve and protect. Our role is to reinforce your offensive security efforts so you can do that with confidence. By identifying vulnerabilities early, our penetration testing services help your department harden defenses, stay compliant, and ensure essential systems, from dispatch to evidence management, remain secure and resilient.
No two police agencies face the same risks. We scope testing to your specific goals and environment, including CAD, RMS, body-worn camera portals, mobile fleets, and more. We don’t just find weaknesses; we turn them into clear, actionable steps you can prioritize for quick remediation. The result? Resilient systems and trusted operations that let your department stay focused on what matters most: keeping our communities safe.
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No two police agencies face the same risks. We scope testing to your specific goals and environment, including CAD, RMS, body-worn camera portals, mobile fleets, and more. We don’t just find weaknesses; we turn them into clear, actionable steps you can prioritize for quick remediation. The result? Resilient systems and trusted operations that let your department stay focused on what matters most: keeping our communities safe.
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Application Security Testing
Policing agencies rely on case management systems, evidence repositories, mobile reporting apps, and secure portals to manage sensitive data and cross-agency collaboration. Application security testing identifies vulnerabilities in these systems before adversaries can exploit them.
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Safeguarded Sensitive Data
Police departments handle highly sensitive information—criminal records, victim data, evidence, and ongoing investigations. Penetration testing helps identify vulnerabilities in systems storing this data, reducing the likelihood of breaches that could compromise investigations or put individuals at risk.
Resilience Against Sophisticated Attacks
Law enforcement has increasingly been a target of ransomware groups (e.g., gangs exploiting weak networks to cripple services). By simulating real-world attack scenarios, penetration tests uncover weak points before attackers do, enabling police agencies to proactively close security gaps and maintain uninterrupted operations.
Surpassing Security Standards
Police departments often need to align with national cybersecurity frameworks (such as NIST, CJIS in the U.S., or local equivalents). Penetration testing provides auditable evidence of proactive risk management, demonstrating compliance and readiness during external reviews.
Training and Awareness For Officers
Many penetration testing providers extend beyond testing to educational components, including social engineering simulations (phishing, vishing, smishing). These exercises help officers and staff recognize attack vectors, enhancing human defenses, which remain a critical vulnerability in policing environments
Key Statistics
90%
of cybercrimes now involve cryptocurrency platforms, complicating law enforcement efforts—especially around tracking illicit transfers and enforcing traditional investigative methods
50%
of critical infrastructure—including law enforcement—has been targeted in ransomware complaints, resulting in $16.6B in losses since 2024.
22%
of total public safety cyberattacks were targeted at the policing sector, highlighting how often law enforcement systems are chosen targets for disruption or extortion.
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Penetration Testing Methodology
Our Penetration Security Testing methodology is derived from the SANS Pentest Methodology, the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and the NIST SP800-115 to uncover security gaps.
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Pentest Sourcing Guide
Download our Pentest Sourcing Guide to learn everything you need to know to successfully plan, scope, and execute your penetration testing projects.
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