Cybersecurity: It’s About the Mission

The digital age is a double-edged sword for federal civilian government organizations. The increasing interconnectivity of our technologies enables government agencies to improve information and service delivery to the public. At the same time, the dependence on networked technologies for mission fulfillment places those very missions at risk. A cyber attack on an agency’s technology systems could prevent it from providing the services and protections its constituents depend upon. This paper addresses many of these issues.

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