Cybersecurity
GAO report calls for White House cyber director
Centralized, clearly defined leadership will help government enforce cybersecurity policies and respond to breaches, but legislation might be needed to bring that about, according to a new watchdog report.
The Government Accountability Office found there were insufficient leadership responsibilities outlined in the Trump administration’s 2018 national cyber strategy and the subsequent implementation plan in 2019 and recommended that Congress restore the White House Cybersecurity Coordinator position or designate another leadership post with policy and budget authority to respond to cybersecurity threats.
“Without effective and transparent leadership that includes a clearly defined leader, a defined management process, and a formal monitoring mechanism, the executive branch cannot ensure that entities are effectively executing their assigned activities intended to support the nation’s cybersecurity strategy and ultimately overcome this urgent challenge,” states the report released Sept….
