The federal government on July 13 launched the implementation plan for its National Cybersecurity Strategy, just four months after releasing the strategy document — an unheard-of pace.
The swift, decisive follow-up indicates that the administration recognizes how serious the cyber threat is to national security and critical infrastructures. There’s been an onslaught of cybersecurity incidents in the US, including the exploitation of several zero-day vulnerabilities and ransomware perpetrated by nation-state actors and cybercriminals.
The 57-page National Cybersecurity Strategy Implementation Plan (NCSIP) calls for immediate action in some cases. It enlists 18 federal agencies in a coordinated effort to put in place controls, promulgate regulations and even take offensive action against attackers, all under the leadership of the Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD).
The strategy’s vision is for government agencies to work together and with private enterprise toward a common objective — strong and resilient economic, geopolitical and personal security.
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Bringing the vision to life is not likely to be quick or easy….
