The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is warning that many federal agencies are failing to implement recommendations to curb cyber-risks.
In a new report to Congress, the GAO claims there is “persistent weaknesses at 24 federal agencies.” Specifically, the GAO says many of these agencies have weaknesses in:
· Limiting, preventing and detecting inappropriate access to computer resources.
· Managing the configuration of software and hardware.
· Segregating duties to ensure that a single individual does not have control over all key aspects of a computer-related operation.
· Planning for continuity of operations in case of a disaster or disruption.
· And implementing agency-wide security management programs that are critical to identifying control deficiencies, resolving problems and managing risks.
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