From: FCW
By Derek B. Johnson
Approximately three out of four federal agencies are at significant risk from cyber attackers, according to a May 2018 report from the Office of Management and Budget.
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Agencies also lack a standardized set of cybersecurity tools – something the government hopes to address through programs like Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation. CDM is designed to scan federal networks, quickly identify unauthorized users or programs and kick them off. However, the program has been beset by numerous implementation delays over the years. Most agencies are still in Phase 1, which focuses on identifying what’s on the network; DHS is hoping that a re-tooled contracting process will help the program better gel with agency needs and priorities.
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