Continuous ATO Energizes Federal Cybersecurity Efforts
One-time sign-offs for federal IT systems no longer manage cybersecurity risks effectively. To handle the onslaught of cyberattacks, federal agencies are exploring continuous authorization to operate (cATO) initiatives to better mitigate risk throughout their IT supply chains.
Inside, catch up on insights from:
- Blair Heiserman, CISO, NIST
- Tim Meyers, VP, Cybersecurity, Maximus
- Bobby Miller, CISO, Office of Inspector General, HHS
- Jason Weiss, Former Chief Software Officer, DOD
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Blair Heiserman CISO, NIST -
Tim Meyers VP, Cybersecurity, Maximus -
Bobby Miller CISO, Office of Inspector General, HHS -
Jason Weiss Former Chief Software Officer, DOD
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