Governments play a key role in the continued operation of society.  While getting a speeding ticket or paying taxes may not be anyone’s favorite thing to do, they contribute to the government’s ability to protect its citizens while maintaining its infrastructure and services.  Cybersecurity is critical for all organizations and government agencies, as they may hold sensitive information on both individuals, as well as key infrastructure. This raises cybersecurity to an imperative for the protection and operation of organizations.  Apart from the Departments of Defense, and Homeland Security, many government agencies struggle with the same things that any organization would, such as lack of budget, potential overwork, burnout, and short-staffing.  In 2022, the American government had a budget of $9.8 billion for cybersecurity, which has been increased to $15.6 billion dollars in 2023.  Much of this money has been dedicated to defense departments, such as the agencies listed above, with around 10% of the budget being allocated to agencies deemed as public administration.  The defense departments serve important roles, including protecting commercial and economic stability.

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