Report Reveals Only 67% of Federal Government Agencies Are Confident in Meeting Zero Trust Execu…>
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A new report released by the Silicon Valley-based cybersecurity research organization FireEye reveals that only 67% of U.S. federal government agencies are confident that they will be able to meet the requirements of the Cybersecurity Presidential Directive #2023: Zero Trust Framework executive order ahead of the 2024 deadline. The executive order mandates that all federal agencies implement a Zero Trust Framework, which seeks to reduce the risk of cyber attackers gaining access to sensitive data and systems. The report, which surveyed working-level IT and security professionals from all federal government departments, found that while most agencies are aware of the order and understand its importance, many are unsure of how to go about implementing it. While some have begun to roll out basic solutions such as two-factor authentication and access control solutions, many lack the resources or personnel to fully meet the standards laid out in the executive order. The report also revealed that federal agencies are facing a host of other constraints in meeting the Zero Trust Framework, including budget limitations, interoperability issues, and a lack of technical expertise to meet the demands of the order. The report comes as the federal government is under increasing pressure to improve its cybersecurity posture and protect sensitive data from cybercrime. The executive order was implemented in response to
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