As government services move online, cybersecurity threats pose serious risks. Recent high-profile breaches reveal vulnerable systems and data, undermining public trust. This article explores the rise of e-government, expanding attack surfaces, lagging defenses, and why cybersecurity must become an urgent priority to secure citizen data and maintain confidence in institutions in the digital age. Learn best practices for governance frameworks, risk assessments, resilient systems, incident response, leadership commitment, balancing transparency and security, and more.