GAO audit finds that the Defense Department’s cybersecurity team has wanted to implement training on better cyber hygiene practices for several years. The Pentagon and its leadership have missed numerous deadlines to fully implement this effort, the report says. The report also found a lack of accountability within the DOD’s leadership on implementing better security training and awareness for its employees. With better training and security awareness, the Pentagon’s leadership would be in better position to assess its cybersecurity risk, the GAO report notes. The biggest challenges that the DOD faces are measuring progress and ensuring accountability, a former cybersecurity expert says.”]
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