Shifting from Data Hoarding to Active Defense: Navigating the New Era of OMB M-26-14
The release of OMB Memo M-26-14 ("Ensuring Effective and Efficient Agency Logging and Network Visibility to Defend Against Evolving Cyber Threats") marks a historic turning point in federal cybersecurity. By officially rescinding the M-21-31 directive, the White House has delivered a clear message to federal IT leaders: the era of compliance-driven data hoarding is officially over.
