Government cybersecurity improving, more work to do: White House

Wake up call: While US federal agencies have made strides in cybersecurity since the massive OPM hack, the White House says there is still much more to be done. Photo: Reuters

WASHINGTON: US federal agencies have increased cybersecurity measures since the hacking at the Office of Personnel Management, but more work is necessary to help prevent further attacks, the results of a 30-day effort to raise standards showed. 

The White House's Office of Management and Budget kicked off a "cybersecurity sprint" last month after the hacks that put the personal data of more than 22 million Americans at risk, directing agencies to strengthen their networks and report back.