What are Local Cybersecurity Centers (LCCs)?

Introduction

Cybersecurity for local governments today encompasses much more than just protecting municipal computers and servers. The local IT environment also includes schools, cultural institutions, social service agencies, and other entities that use their own systems, devices, and services.

The more dispersed the infrastructure is, the more difficult it is to effectively monitor threats, control access to data, and respond to incidents.

The following may address these needs: Local Cybersecurity Centers (LCCs) -solutions that integrate security processes with the appropriate technological tools. Their purpose is to organize and coordinate activities related to, among other things, infrastructure monitoring, resource and access rights management, data protection, and incident response.

This allows security to be managed not only at the level of a single unit, but across the entire local IT environment.

Funding for the Implementation of the LCC

Projects related to the establishment of Local Cybersecurity Centers may be eligible for funding of up to 15 million PLN, depending on the scale of the partnership.

The call for proposals is open until October 30, 2026.

Applications may be submitted only electronically through the online system available at lsi.cppc.gov.pl.

Why is LCC important for local governments?

The local government IT ecosystem consists of many interconnected elements. In addition to the municipal office, it includes organizational units, schools, cultural institutions, social service agencies, and other entities.

Each of these units may use different computers, servers, applications, and services, while also processing data and having access to resources essential to the functioning of the local government. Such a distributed infrastructure increases the number of potential entry points through which a cyberthreat could impact the organization.

Therefore, effective cybersecurity requires not only the protection of individual devices, but also visibility into the entire IT environment, access control, up-to-date software, data protection, and efficient incident response.

LCC helps organize these activities and establish common safety guidelines for the entities participating in the project.

7 Key Security Areas with the eAuditor

Implementing LCC principles requires integrating appropriate organizational processes with technical solutions. It is important not only to detect threats, but also to know what resources the organization has, who has access to them, and whether they meet the established security requirements.

The eAuditor Platform can support these activities in a single, centralized environment, facilitating the management of a distributed IT infrastructure and the monitoring of security policy compliance.

As part of LCC, eAuditor supports seven key areas:

01 LCC Cyber Threats and Incidents

Monitoring the IT environment, identifying anomalies, and supporting the process of handling and documenting security incidents.

02 LCC ICT Resources

Inventory of computers, servers, network devices, systems, and software. A well-organized understanding of these resources allows for a better assessment of the infrastructure’s condition and the identification of potential risk areas.

03 LCC Software Updates

Monitoring the software in use and ensuring it is up to date. Regular updates are one of the key elements in mitigating the risk of known vulnerabilities being exploited.

04 LCC Access Permissions

Controlling who has access to specific systems, devices, and data. Proper access management helps reduce the risk of unauthorized access.

05 LCC Data Protection

Monitoring and mitigating the risk of unauthorized copying, transmission, or use of information.

06 LCC Secure Communication

Support for the protection of information transmitted via email and other communication channels used by the organization.

07 LCC Skills and Cyber Hygiene

Raising employee awareness through training and educational initiatives on the safe use of systems, data, and devices.

LCC as a common approach to cybersecurity

The Local Cybersecurity Center should not be viewed solely as a single IT system. It is, above all, a structured approach to managing the cybersecurity of multiple entities and infrastructure components.

Technologies such as eAuditor can support this process by providing centralized access to information about assets, permissions, updates, and security-related events.

For local governments, this means greater visibility of infrastructure, easier monitoring of compliance with safety regulations, and the ability to respond more quickly to potential threats.

More information about the eAuditor solution for LCC: https://www.eauditor.eu/eauditor-dla-lcc-lokalne-centra-cyberbezpieczenstwa