Agencies are staring at one of the biggest breaches of federal cybersecurity right in the face. The Federal Times reports, a new study found 49 percent of security breaches at agencies are caused by federal employees themselves who bypass security measures while surfing online and accessing email. It’s according to a report from public-private IT partnership MeriTalk. 69 percent of feds who were surveyed say their work takes longer because of additional cybersecurity measures they face. Two- thirds of federal network users also say security practices at their agency are “burdensome.” (Federal Times)

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