An August 2021 report released by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs found that out of the eight agencies audited, only the Department of Homeland Security showed improvements in its cybersecurity program since a 2019 Senate report which “highlighted systemic failures of eight key federal agencies to comply with federal cybersecurity standards.”

President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday to improve national cybersecurity in an effort to combat future cyberattacks. The order follows the SolarWinds and Microsoft Exchange cyberattacks impacting federal agencies as well as the recent Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack that caused states of emergency in several states.

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The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2021, which passed through Congress this month, includes several provisions that would strengthen the cybersecurity infrastructure of the U.S. The NDAA reestablishes the position of National Cyber Director within the Executive Office of the President and allows the Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA) to conduct online threat hunting for federal agencies.

With many federal employees now teleworking, the importance of working from home securely and safely is high. In response to both new and old cybersecurity risks, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a guide to help individuals and organizations safely telework for the long-term.

The Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC) recently published a white paper that addresses the need for growing a strong federal cyber workforce by presenting a strategy to invest in that development.

As millions of federal workers conduct their business remotely due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Chief Information Officers (CIO) Council has released their views on best practices for working remotely. The guidance acknowledges that the expansion of telecommuting activities has increased the potential for sensitive government projects and information to be exposed to unauthorized individuals.