City of Durham

City of Durham is a municipal government located in Durham, North Carolina. It provides a range of public services to residents and businesses, including public safety such as police, fire, and emergency medical services. Additionally, it handles infrastructure maintenance, water and sanitation, and parks and recreation. The organization also performs administrative functions for the community. It operates as both a city and county government. This dual role allows it to serve the local population and coordinate with state and federal agencies.

While specific size metrics are not disclosed, the organization manages a substantial information technology infrastructure. This was highlighted during a ransomware attack on March 6, 2020. The attack affected approximately 80 servers and required re-imaging of about 1,000 computers. Despite the incident, critical public safety services remained functional through emergency protocols. The city government received assistance from the National Guard cybersecurity team for containment and recovery. The event underscored the organization's role in maintaining essential services under cyber threat. Structurally, the City of Durham is a local governmental entity under the authority of the State of North Carolina. It is not privately owned and has no indicated parent company or subsidiary relationships.