Cybersecurity Challenges and Strategies Across Sectors and Government Agencies

Cybersecurity refers to the security of our devices, infrastructure, data, and users of computers, computer networks, information and communication technology, virtual systems, or computer-enabled control of physical components. Students, educators, patients, and health care providers across the country rely on countless programs and IT systems to learn with online tools, get a prescription, do a telehealth appointment, and so much more. It is easy to take for granted how critical technology is to fundamental tasks like collecting and protecting the personal data of students and patients. Federal agencies are responsible for collecting, processing, storing, and disposing of massive amounts of digital information related to individuals, businesses, and sensitive government matters. As a result, even the slightest cyber vulnerability within government agencies can manifest as a large-scale breach, threatening our nation's economic prosperity, national security, and personal privacy. This book reviews the current challenges in protecting individual privacy and national security.