The new program is being driven by the recent cyberattacks on the federal government. The program urges all government agencies to take a number of steps over the next month to improve security and lessen the chances for hacker success.
Steps in the program, according to the report, include:
• Fix any vulnerabilities
• Improve policies and practices for all users who can access sensitive information
• Put in place multi-factor authentication procedures
• Implement the Department of Homeland Security’s electronic indicators, which bring attention to any malicious cyberattacks
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