Yes, threats are increasing exponentially in sophistication, intensity, diversity and volume. Cyber experts report significant escalation in external cyber attacks, especially from criminal organizations and foreign state sponsored activities.

• Lack of sufficient funding
• Inadequate availability of cybersecurity professionals
• Lack of documented processes
• Increasing sophistication of threats
• Lack of visibility and influence within the enterprise

Yes. Cloud services promise to provide flexibility, scalability, measured service and certain cost efficiencies, but also present additional security risks associated with authentication, access and storage of government data. Consumer-based cloud services used by government workers present additional risks because they may not offer rigorous security controls.