A Framework for Programming and Budgeting for Cybersecurity

Abstract

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has primary responsibility for the security of the nations unclassified cyber networks. To function, the nations economy and government have become increasingly dependent on reliable and secure networks, making this mission increasingly critical. This study examines the capabilities presented in the DHS report Blueprint for a Secure Cyber Future and how these capabilities fit in within the context of broad set of cybersecurity activities that can be used to defend a network. This study recommends an approach to evaluating cybersecurity defensive activities. The study was sponsored by Program, Analysis, and Evaluation (PA and E) of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, DHS. It will be of interest to policymakers and program managers who have responsibility for cybersecurity, particularly of the nations unclassified networks. This study builds on a broad set of studies that RAND has done in the fields of cybersecurity and of program analysis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1002054

Entities

People

  • Andrew Karode
  • Jason Kumar
  • John Ii S. Davis
  • Martin C. Libicki
  • Michael Watson
  • Stuart E. Johnson

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Application Protocols
  • Business Administration
  • Commerce
  • Computer Network Security
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Security Techniques
  • Computers
  • Cyberattacks
  • Cybersecurity
  • Employment
  • Information Security
  • Information Systems
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Network Protocols
  • Personnel Management

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Cybersecurity.
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management

Technology Areas

  • Cyber