Security/Cybersecurity Services
Investment ID: 014-000000538
Overview
Program Title
Security/Cybersecurity Services
Agency
Description
In response to a multi-year OIG recommendation and Executive Order 13800, the Under Secretary for Management authorized the creation of the Office of the Enterprise Chief Information Security Officer (E-CISO) in December 2020 to align with legislative and regulatory requirements and elevate the importance of cybersecurity within the Department. The E-CISO discharges cybersecurity responsibilities and authorities in full accord with applicable federal law and regulations with an emphasis on 44 USC chapter 35, subchapters 1 and 2, Coordination of Federal Information Policy, and 40 USC 11331, Responsibilities for Federal Information Systems Standards. The E-CISO is additionally responsible for directing and reporting agency-wide compliance with current and emergent Federal cybersecurity mandates to Department leadership, OMB, and Congress.
Type of Program
Standard IT Investments
Multi-Agency Category
None