Federal cybercrimes growing

It's really no surprise that cybercrime has been increasing in the federal government, and it's just as likely that it is growing in the private sector, too. The Veterans Affairs Department, the Transportation Security Administration, the Internal Revenue Service and several other federal agencies have been hit by attacks in the last two years. As a result, the Congressional High Tech Caucus is looking at the issue and will likely try to deal with it by pressing for more funding for agencies.

The federal space is ripe for many kinds of solutions. Some agencies are turning to information security management tools to deal with these kinds of threats. Other agencies are looking at replacing older low-tech solutions with higher level ones. The job of the CIO is never done in either the federal sector or the commercial one. With cybercrime on the rise, it surely is important to find the best ways to protect your system and to make sure your databases are insulated from theft.

For more on cybercrime in the federal sector:
- Check out this Washington Technology article