Three moves that can jumpstart cyber modernization — even wthout a full budget

COMMENTARY | You don’t need a billion-dollar overhaul to modernize cybersecurity. Lou Eichenbaum shares three quick wins and three long-term priorities that agencies can act on, even with limited budgets.

Let’s be honest: most agencies don’t have a blank check to invest in cybersecurity modernization. But that doesn’t mean they’re stuck. You don’t need a full rip-and-replace to make meaningful progress; you need clarity, urgency and smart prioritization. Whether you’re working with a full budget or a shoestring one, there are moves you can make today that will strengthen your defenses tomorrow.

 Here are three quick wins that deliver impact in months, not years.

1. Enforce Phishing-Resistant MFA Across All Applications

Most agencies already have the tools — they’re just not using them consistently. Everyone’s got PIV cards. The problem is, they’re only used to log into the network. Once inside, it ...