JAN-FEB, 20176GOVERNMENT CIO OUTLOOKEDITORIALUpping the Cybersecurity GameFrom the massive Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack that impaired the Library of Congress last year to the U.S. presidential election hacks, the depth of cyber-risks have become massive in the public sector. Regardless of the many measures taken in 2016 to fortify cybersecurity, it was the year hacking went mainstream. And as 2017 unfolds, agencies have their work cut out as hackers are becoming sophisticated and innovative--working around the clock to attack valuable information assets inside every U.S. government institution."We must defend and protect federal networks," said Trump during a recent cybersecurity meeting. With the word `traditional' having lost its place in the cybersecurity practices of this epoch, Trump pledges to strengthen the government's capability to protect its network. Agencies have to let go of their legacy practices that have been proven unsustainable and embrace security fortifications that integrate intelligence-led defenses.The Trump administration's intentions to collaborate with the private sector to ensure that the operators of critical infrastructure have all the support they need to guard against cyberattacks is a laudable move. Moreover, there is also a plan to consolidate the overall protection responsibility and oversight. This heralds a shift from the practice of each government agency defending itself by adopting different procedures, to a more uniform program with the ultimate control resting with the White House Budget and Management office--possibly streamlining the security operations. As these disruptive changes kick into action slowly, there will be a heightened need for cybersecurity companies that are adept and flexible enough to meet government's unique and stringent requirements. At this juncture, Government CIO Outlook brings a special edition on security solution providers that are on top of their game.We hope the valuable insights from industry thought-leaders and the innovative solutions from leading companies featured in this edition will help you in your cybersecurity endeavors today, and tomorrow.Copyright © 2017 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.JAN-FEB, 2017Mailing AddressValley Media, Inc.44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510-402-1464, F:510-894-8405 JAN-FEB, 2017, volume 03 - 01 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. Managing EditorBecky Graham Editorial StaffSalesAva GarciaKristine BrownSyeda Tina TabinVisualizerStephen ThomasArpita GhoshSecurity SpecialJohn Varghesejohn@govciooutlook.com510-402-1464 Aaron Pierce Joshua ParkerSarah FernandesTo subscribe to Government CIO OutlookVisit www.govciooutlook.com Becky Graham Managing Editoreditor@govciooutlook.com*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staff
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