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Three Tips for Federal CIOs to Improve Cyber



            Resilience in 2024


            By Gary Barlet, Federal Chief Technology Officer, Illumio


            The  threat  of  ransomware  looms  large  in  2024.  We  continue  to  witness  firsthand  the  fallout  from
            devastating supply chain attacks such as the MOVEit breach, which affected millions of customers and
            compromised several federal agencies, and see critical infrastructure sectors (like water management
            operators) face a near-constant barrage of everyday attacks.

            The reality is that while ransomware attacks persist, federal agencies still face significant resourcing
            challenges – including shortages in funding, staffing, and comprehensive guidance, making it difficult to
            address the scope of these dynamic threats. With $88.1 trillion in debt globally, agencies are hard pressed
            to do more with less when responding to and preparing for today’s attacks.

            But there are proactive measures that federal Chief Information Officers (CIOs) can take to enhance their
            cyber resilience plans and better protect their own IT environments in the year ahead. By shifting their
            mindsets towards smaller and more achievable goals, recognizing that cyber resilience is an ongoing




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