We are taking steps to continue to modernize and secure our data, applications, and systems. We completed the first phase and restored many of the functions put on pause in May 2021. Now that the first phase is complete, work will resume at a slower pace but will speed up as new systems and applications are brought online. For more information and updates, please visit our Cybersecurity Modernization Initiative web page.
FAQs: Cybersecurity Modernization Initiative
Recent cybersecurity breaches have highlighted the threat of external attacks on federal government data systems. For this reason, we reviewed and updated our data, applications, and systems that serve our claimants. This ensured the continued protection of sensitive personal data. We paused some of our work to expedite the review. We completed the first phase of the initiative on September 15, 2021, and restored most core program functions.
Although NIOSH restored these critical functions, work will temporarily proceed at a slower pace. Speed will increase as new automation and data management capabilities are implemented through late January 2022. DCAS will have full functionality and process claims at the normal pace by the end of June 2022.
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