Protecting the Protectors
5 Cyber Threats Law Enforcement Must Take Seriously (And the Whiskey to Help the Message Go Down Smooth)
Law enforcement agencies are built on trust, speed, and mission-critical information. But as operations grow more connected, through RMS systems, body cams, patrol vehicle networks, and digital evidence tracking, the risk of cyberattack grows with them.
At Nevtec, we understand the distinct cybersecurity challenges facing Police and Sheriff’s departments. Whether you’re a rural agency or mid-sized metro force, your department may be just one vulnerability away from operational shutdown, public embarrassment, or even a compromised case.
To spark a conversation that sticks, we partnered with 10th Street Distillery in San Jose, California to pair five of the most pressing law enforcement cyber risks with five unforgettable Californian whiskeys. It’s a memorable way to digest a very serious topic, and one your department can’t afford to ignore.
1. Ransomware on RMS or Dispatch Systems / Fierce Whiskers Straight Rye
The Risk: Your department’s dispatch or RMS is encrypted. Critical data is locked. Emergency response slows or halts.
The Reality: Ransomware attacks on 911 infrastructure are rising. In emergencies, every second counts.
This punchy, no-nonsense rye delivers an immediate jolt—much like the chaos ransomware causes when it hijacks your systems. Bold and urgent, it reminds us that response time is everything.
2. Public Records or Case Leaks / Fierce Whiskers Cask Strength Bourbon
The Risk: Personnel files. Case notes. Evidence chains. Exposed or leaked to the wrong hands.
The Reality: Even minor breaches in public-facing agencies can erode trust and trigger legal fallout.
This bourbon is unfiltered, bold, and built to leave a lasting impression, just like the consequences of a data breach. Protect sensitive records as fiercely as you protect your community’s trust.
3. Phishing Through Internal Emails / Fierce Whiskers Wheated Bourbon
The Risk: An officer or admin clicks a fake link. Malware spreads. Access is gained.
The Reality: Law enforcement’s high-trust environment makes phishing especially effective—and dangerous.
Smooth and subtle, this bourbon’s charm mirrors the elegance of a good phishing scam. It teaches us: don’t let something that goes down easy slip past your defenses.
4. Body Cam or Vehicle System Exploits / Fierce Whiskers Single Barrel Bourbon
The Risk: Body cam footage or patrol vehicle systems are accessed or altered without permission.
The Reality: Evidence tampering, chain-of-custody violations, and legal scrutiny often follow.
Clean. Reliable. Strong. This single barrel sipper reflects the security standards you should expect for any digital evidence system, no exceptions.
5. No MFA for Admin Accounts / Fierce Whiskers Limited Edition Single Malt
The Risk: A compromised login leads to full backend access, RMS, files, footage, and more.
The Reality: Passwords alone are not enough. No MFA is like leaving the station doors wide open.
Rare, sophisticated, and carefully crafted. This whiskey reminds us that your admin credentials should be just as selective and secure, multi-factor, every time.
Final Sip: Justice Needs Cybersecurity
California whiskey might go down smoothly, but the cyber threats facing law enforcement won’t.
You protect lives, rights, and evidence every day. But who’s protecting the systems that make that possible?
With Nevtec’s tailored cybersecurity services for law enforcement, we help you harden your defenses, maintain public confidence, and ensure your digital assets are as secure as your patrol vehicles.
Get Your Free, Confidential Cyber Risk Assessment Today
We’ll evaluate your systems, identify critical gaps, and help you take proactive steps toward airtight security.
Cheers,
The Nevtec Team
