FISMA
CDM is securing agencies involved with coronavirus response, including vaccine research
The program is helping the most at-risk agencies improve their network visibility and data protection.
Justice Department awards contract for cyber, IT shared services
Historically the IT infrastructures of the agencies within DOJ have evolved and operated independently, but the department is looking to consolidate technology platforms.
Federal cyber incidents continue downward trend, according to annual FISMA report to Congress
The report shows there were 8% fewer cybersecurity incidents reported in fiscal 2019 across government.
Audit finds SBA’s information security program ‘not effective’ despite cyber improvements
The agency has boosted oversight of incident response, risk management and contingency planning, but continues to fall short of FISMA expectations.
Cybersecurity incidents down at federal agencies, no ‘major’ ones
The Office of Management and Budget cautioned, however, against drawing conclusions, given agencies' shifting reporting guidelines.
Why government is slow to endorse frameworks for quantifying cybersecurity risk
Until individual agencies like the Department of Energy and Department of the Treasury see success quantifying risk, the practice won't likely be mandated.
