CISA needs better workforce planning to handle operational technology risks, GAO says

The watchdog report finds that CISA has “insufficient” staff to handle simultaneous attacks that impact OT systems.

The post CISA needs better workforce planning to handle operational technology risks, GAO says appeared first on CyberScoop.

Continue reading CISA needs better workforce planning to handle operational technology risks, GAO says

National cybersecurity plans lack performance measures and estimated costs, GAO says

In response to the watchdog’s report, the Office of the National Cyber Director said that performance measures don’t really exist in the cybersecurity field.

The post National cybersecurity plans lack performance measures and estimated costs, GAO says appeared first on CyberScoop.

Continue reading National cybersecurity plans lack performance measures and estimated costs, GAO says

GAO: Federal agencies lack insight on ransomware protections for critical infrastructure

The Government Accountability Office finds that agencies overseeing key critical infrastructure sectors don’t know whether protections against ransomware have been implemented.

The post GAO: Federal agencies lack insight on ransomware protections for critical infrastructure appeared first on CyberScoop.

Continue reading GAO: Federal agencies lack insight on ransomware protections for critical infrastructure

Growing pains at the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy, report finds

The GAO found that the State Department is addressing challenges at the new bureau tied to role definitions and hiring.

The post Growing pains at the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy, report finds appeared first on CyberScoop.

Continue reading Growing pains at the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy, report finds

Only 3 agencies have hit deadline for cyber event logging standards, GAO finds

The Department of Agriculture, the National Science Foundation and the Small Business Administration are the only CFO Act agencies that met OMB’s August 2023 timeline for the implementation of enhanced logging requirements.

The post Only 3 agencies have hit deadline for cyber event logging standards, GAO finds appeared first on CyberScoop.

Continue reading Only 3 agencies have hit deadline for cyber event logging standards, GAO finds

Government watchdog: Feds fail to implement vast majority of cybersecurity recommendations

The Government Accountability Office says there’s an urgent need for an updated national cybersecurity to hold federal agencies accountable.

The post Government watchdog: Feds fail to implement vast majority of cybersecurity recommendations appeared first on CyberScoop.

Continue reading Government watchdog: Feds fail to implement vast majority of cybersecurity recommendations

Government watchdog: Feds fail to implement vast majority of cybersecurity recommendations

The Government Accountability Office says there’s an urgent need for an updated national cybersecurity to hold federal agencies accountable.

The post Government watchdog: Feds fail to implement vast majority of cybersecurity recommendations appeared first on CyberScoop.

Continue reading Government watchdog: Feds fail to implement vast majority of cybersecurity recommendations

Watchdog: Agency overseeing cybersecurity for offshore energy falling short

The Government Accountability Office said that a worst-case scenario for an offshore oil and gas facility could lead to fatalities.

The post Watchdog: Agency overseeing cybersecurity for offshore energy falling short appeared first on CyberScoop.

Continue reading Watchdog: Agency overseeing cybersecurity for offshore energy falling short

Agencies don’t know what sensitive data new IT systems collect on Americans, GAO report finds

A rise in breaches of federal agencies involving personally identifiable information in recent years highlights the ongoing challenge the federal government faces in protecting privacy

The post Agencies don’t know what sensitive data new IT systems collect on Americans, GAO report finds appeared first on CyberScoop.

Continue reading Agencies don’t know what sensitive data new IT systems collect on Americans, GAO report finds

The cyber insurance market has a critical infrastructure problem

Rising cybersecurity risks are reviving questions about the ability of cybersecurity insurance to cover the risks of a catastrophic attack.

The post The cyber insurance market has a critical infrastructure problem appeared first on CyberScoop.

Continue reading The cyber insurance market has a critical infrastructure problem