Cybersecurity plan for federal government takes aim at ‘inefficiencies, blind spots’

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OTTAWA — The federal government has unfurled a new cybersecurity strategy aimed at protecting its vast array of computer systems and information banks aga

inst a growing variety of threats.

It warns that the government is an attractive target due to its holdings of personal information, valuable research data and other sensitive material. A whole-of-government approach to cybersecurity “has never been more important,” Treasury Board President Anita Anand said in an interview.The strategy document flags current gaps, including:

Due to a lack of clarity, departments and agencies have been expected to manage their cloud-based environments, including cybersecurity operations, the strategy document says. This expectation has led to duplication of efforts, inconsistent approaches and lack of intelligence sharing.

Source: Tech Daily Report (techdailyreport.net)

 

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