If Congress doesn’t pass a continuing resolution by midnight Sept. 30, a lack of funds will force the government to suspend most programs, furlough nonessential employees and contractors. A similar budget squabble between Democrats and Republicans shuttered Minnesota operations for nearly three weeks in 2011. Deciding which IT systems are essential, and maintaining a staff to assure they function securely during a government shutdown isn’t easy. A partial shutdown also could damage various government IT security initiatives, says Bruce McConnell.”]
Source: https://www.databreachtoday.com/previewing-government-shutdown-a-6102