Will the Feds Change How They Handle Cybersecurity in 2013?

Between now and early 2013, the Department of Homeland Security is expected to release an RFP for continuous monitoring, a function for detecting network compliance and risk vulnerabilities -- which means the feds are working toward a huge shift in how they secure their networks next year.

In the opinion of George Schu -- senior vice president at Booz Allen Hamilton, which consults federal agencies on technology decisions and often is instrumental to computing decisions at America’s highest level of leadership -- the adoption will require decentralized deployment for maximum effectiveness. Each agency is unique with different needs and digital environments.