A Booz Allen team recently gathered in Dallas, Texas, for the Department of Energy’s (DOE) CyberCon Conference. The event included insightful discussion on the special IT and cybersecurity challenges facing large “federated” agencies with distinct bureaus, each with their own mission-specific environments, procedures, and technologies, all technically part of one organization.
Addressing these challenges starts with understanding the mission or missions at stake. This perspective can inform a holistic approach to enhancing, upgrading, and securing various systems. Agencies also need plans to equip the workforce with the necessary tools and technology to implement solutions quickly and securely.
Based on our CyberCon panel sessions, here are five key considerations for federated agencies aiming to improve IT operations and reduce redundancy, while also strengthening their cybersecurity posture at the enterprise level.