October 7th Cybersecurity Update – Policy

We’ve all heard: continuous monitoring is the buzz word in federal cybersecurity. The Office of Management and Budget is trying to decide what agencies should monitor. OMB Director Sylvia Burwell is reviewing the first major cyber policy change in three years. When she’s done, expect more clarity on the types of systems and information that are supposed to be watched 24-7. Federal News Radio’s Jason Miller reports, those in the know are applauding the cautious approach. They don’t want a continuous monitoring policy absent detail to stoke public fears of another government surveillance program.

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