The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) revealed the Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) Operational Cybersecurity Alignment (FOCAL) Plan, marking an important step in the federal government’s efforts to strengthen its cybersecurity defenses. As the federal government’s lead for operational cybersecurity, CISA’s FOCAL plan is designed to provide guidance and support to over 100 FCEB agencies.
This will drive progress on key cybersecurity priorities and aligning operational defense capabilities to reduce risk across federal networks.
The FCEB agencies play diverse roles in advancing the mission of the federal government, from national security to healthcare, but they operate with different networks, systems, and levels of cyber risk tolerance. The complexity and independence of these agencies make a coordinated cybersecurity strategy critical. The FOCAL Plan addresses this need by promoting a unified approach to cybersecurity, reducing risks across federal agencies while allowing each to maintain its unique operations.
CISA’s Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity, Jeff Greene, emphasized the urgency and importance of this plan….
