US Government Ranks #16 out of 18 Industries in Cybersecurity
SecurityScorecard’s annual U.S. State and Federal Government Cybersecurity Report paints a very grim picture of the government’s cyber health status.
The study paints a grim picture of the overall cyber health of the nation's government entities. In the midst of investigations into a potential 2016 election hacking, regular major malware events, and an overall increase in the number of sophisticated cyberattacks, the report highlights that the government sector is lagging compared to almost every other industry. However, there are some standout performers that have demonstrated superior cybersecurity capabilities.