It has become obvious that visibility is one of the critical pillars for the success of any organization’s cybersecurity program. Research by ESG found that nearly 80% of organizations with a lack of visibility into their assets report roughly three times as many incidents. That sobering statistic is cited in a recent report from SANS, Making Visibility Definable and Measurable, that examines the issue from multiple perspectives.

The executive order on cybersecurity President Biden issued in May doesn’t radically change federal cybersecurity practices for now, but it lays the groundwork for significant changes in the future. The EO directs multiple federal agencies to develop new policies and processes to safeguard federal networks, and also to improve the overall cybersecurity posture of all Americans.