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DHS Needs Additional Oversight and Documentation to Ensure Progress in Joint Cybersecurity Efforts

Submitting OIG: 
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Report Description: 
We determined that DHS made some progress in improving cybersecurity collaboration and coordination in accordance with the CAP and memorandums. Over the past 6 years, DHS participated in critical infrastructure programs, improved cyber situational awareness, collocated DHS and DoD liaisons, and conducted cybersecurity readiness training.
Date Issued: 
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Agency Reviewed / Investigated: 
Department of Homeland Security
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number: 
OIG-22-06
Location(s): 
Agency-Wide
Type of Report: 
Audit
Questioned Costs: 
$0
Funds for Better Use: 
$0
Number of Recommendations: 
5
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Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number Recommendation Status Significant Recommendation Additional Details
1 Open No
We recommend the Director of CISA develop an implementation plan to conduct periodic assessments for monitoring the progress of goals and activities and complete annual updates on action items, as required by the Cyber Action Plan and associated 2015 and 2018 memorandums.
2 Open No
We recommend the Director of CISA conduct centralized tracking and completion of signed closeout summaries to reconcile the ongoing, outstanding, and open tasks and activities, as required by the Cyber Action Plan and associated 2015 and 2018 memorandums.
3 Open No
We recommend the Director of CISA establish performance measures to ensure the effectiveness and completion of the Cyber Action Plan and associated 2015 and 2018 memorandum activities.
4 Open No
We recommend the Director of CISA establish the DHS governance structure and ensure it consists of an Executive Committee that meets at least semi-annually and a Steering Committee that meets at least quarterly, as required.
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