Though cloud computing is dominating most IT discussions, data centers still play a critical role for U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s modernization strategy.

Bhagowalia will take over as second in command for CBP's IT.

While the support for IT modernization has been prominent, the agency leadership needed to implement those plans could be walking out the door.

Bhagowalia will now serve as a detailee at the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, a Treasury spokesperson confirmed.

The key to preventing another catastrophic federal systems breach is greater commitment to cybersecurity from the people who comprise those organizations, bottom to top, IT officials said Tuesday.