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phishing attacks)
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to gain a foothold
into the network.
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Second, lack of train-
ing could prevent IT
professionals from
becoming experts on
how to use security
systems effectively or
understand evolving
threat vectors.
Knowledge is, in-
deed, power.
To that extent, senior
leadership should
strive to continually
impart and reinforce knowledge among Regardless of the method, training must
federal IT administrators in charge of se- be held consistently and regularly, as
curity.
the threat landscape is continually shift-
ing.
This can be done in several ways—through
weekly meetings, quarterly check-ins, Agencies should also strive to maintain
threat reports, message boards, and compliance with Defense Department
more.
Directive 8570, which provides guid-
ance and procedures for training, certifi-
Ongoing user training is also essen-
cation and management of government
tial.
employees in charge of information as-
Technology training can be augmented surance.
with sessions that focus on hacker tactics,
the latest malware, insider threats, and Support employees with the
other items related to risk management. right tools for defense
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