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Front. Comput. Sci.
Sec. Computer Security
From Risk to Resilience: Addressing Cybersecurity Threats in Brazil's Government Digital Transformation
Fundacao Getulio Vargas - Sao Paulo Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
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Abstract
This chapter analyzes Brazil's journey in consolidating a resilient digital ecosystem in the public sector, covering both the advances and challenges faced in implementing the National Digital Government Strategy (ENGD). It first addresses the varying degrees of digital maturity among government bodies and agencies, highlighting the inequalities and factors contributing to the fragmentation of the technological environment within the government. Next, it discusses the urgent need to shift from a predominantly reactive posture to a proactive approach in managing cyber risks, emphasizing the importance of a culture of prevention and continuous training of public agents. Finally, it underscores the strategic role of public technology companies, which act not only as facilitators of digital transformation but also as key players in threat identification, comprehensive risk assessments, and the consolidation of cyber protection mechanisms within the Brazilian State1.
Summary
Keywords
Cybersecurity maturity, Digital government, Inclusive security, Public Sector, Risk Assessment
Received
31 December 2025
Accepted
04 March 2026
Copyright
© 2026 CARDOSO. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
*Correspondence: BRUNO BARANDA CARDOSO
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