Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
– The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has reminded the White House of the cybersecurity regulations backlog.
– The GAO report highlights the need for a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy with effective oversight and protecting critical infrastructure.
A recent 80-page report from the GAO emphasizes the importance of addressing cybersecurity regulations before the 2024 election. The report includes four main areas of concern: establishing a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, securing federal systems, protecting critical infrastructure, and safeguarding privacy and sensitive data. It is noted that the White House has yet to implement a significant number of cybersecurity-related recommendations issued by the GAO since 2010.
One major challenge highlighted in the report is the lack of outcome-oriented performance measures in the national cybersecurity strategy implementation plan. This issue could hinder the effectiveness of the strategy in combating cyber threats. Additionally, the report points out that more than half of the recommendations related to protecting critical infrastructure remain unaddressed. Action is needed to ensure that federal agencies overseeing critical infrastructure sectors are following best practices against ransomware.
Overall, the GAO report serves as a reminder to the White House about the critical cybersecurity policy areas that need attention and action to enhance national cybersecurity resilience and preparedness.
