The federal government of the United States has launched a large-scale digital transformation initiative to improve efficiency and responsiveness to the public. This shift has the potential to increase productivity and openness, as well as provide better public services. However, there will be difficulties along the way.
There has been a rise in the need to rely on digital platforms, increasing government systems’ exposure to cybersecurity threats. Aside from this, it is already a great challenge to protect sensitive data and ensure the security of the digital infrastructure.