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Safeguard and Secure Cyberspace

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The Department has the lead for the federal government for securing civilian government computer systems, and works with industry and state, local, tribal and territorial governments to secure critical infrastructure and information systems. The Department works to:

  • analyze and reduces cyber threats and vulnerabilities;
  • distribute threat warnings; and
  • coordinate the response to cyber incidents to ensure that our computers, networks, and cyber systems remain safe.

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Last Published Date: October 2, 2012
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