The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) releases new cybersecurity strategy

guest · Nov 11, 2021

VA releases new cybersecurity strategy in honor of Veterans Day
November 11, 2021
https://www.zdnet.com/article/va-releases-new-cybersecurity-strategy-in-honor-of-veterans-day/

The Department of Veterans Affairs released a new cybersecurity strategy ahead of Veteran's Day as a way to better protect the personal information of US veterans as well as to stop the potential corruption of critical data.

The VA said cybercriminals have long sought access to veterans' data for a variety of scams and exploitation, prompting the department to make changes to its security.
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In 2006, the organization faced a massive data breach affecting the sensitive information of 26.5 million veterans as well as their spouses and family members.

Just last month, the Justice Department sentenced a former medical records technician for the US Army after he was caught accessing personal information from US veterans and using the data to steal millions from benefits sites.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs said it developed an entirely new strategy to protect veteran data. It uses new frameworks that outline ways they can protect the VA's most critical business functions and assets while also making them more resilient.

"As we continue to rapidly advance technology across VA, this strategy provides an agile framework to address the challenges of today and adapt to the technologies and threats of tomorrow," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough.
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Press Release: VA releases cybersecurity strategy to secure Veteran information and privacy
VA Cybersecurity Strategy

The underlying message is clear: cybersecurity is essential to the success of VA’s mission. The following five Strategic Goals outline the Department’s focus on maintaining a robust and resilient technology environment that advances VA’s mission:

Secure and protect VA and Veteran information

Protect information systems and assets

Leverage innovation to strengthen cybersecurity

Enhance cybersecurity through partnerships and information sharing

Empower VA mission through cybersecurity risk management Office of Information and Technology

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