How NetOps and SecOps Evolution to Solve Network Compliance is Driving Efficiency
Cisco News, Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
Government agencies face significant challenges in maintaining network compliance due to the ever-increasing complexity of regulations.
From NIST 800-53, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, to other security requirement guides like DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for Department of Defense, comprehensive measures require configuring and maintaining networks to ensure they stay compliant and are secure against vulnerabilities and threats. Compounding this issue are the limited budgets and resources available within government entities, which can make it difficult to allocate sufficient personnel and tools to manage compliance effectively.
Additionally, the need to integrate diverse technologies and legacy systems further complicates compliance efforts. These systems often lack the flexibility needed to adapt quickly to new and evolving threats, making the task of achieving and maintaining continuous compliance an ongoing struggle. Agencies are looking at how automation and orchestration can help with these challenges.