How federal cybersecurity teams can adapt to a post-DOGE environment
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ByBrian Snell,
Director of Broadcom Business, Carahsoft
July 1, 2026 01:45 PM ET
COMMENTARY | The long-lasting impact of DOGE has been to accelerate a broader shift toward more disciplined, efficient and operationally resilient security strategies.
The actions of DOGE may have faded from the news cycle, but for government chief information security officers the cuts that were made last year still feel fresh. Most are facing rising cyber threats with leaner teams and smaller budgets, including increased risks tied to the Iran conflict.
There is a silver lining, however. Many security teams are using this moment to modernize and operate more efficiently. They’re not necessarily trying to do more with less. Instead, they’re prioritizing, automating and simplifying.
What’s more, CISOs are concerned but not panicking. A new Forrester Consulting reportfound only 38% of public sector cybersecurity decision-makers are confident in...
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