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The Cyber Threat Hunting Program Properly Conducts Analysis to Identify Threats; However, Guidance, Documentation, and Controls Need to Be Improved

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
2023-20-040
Report Type
Audit
Joint Report
Yes
Participating OIG
Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
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Recommendations

The Chief Information Officer should ensure that the Internal Revenue Manual is updated with NIST requirements for conducting threat hunting at the IRS.

The Chief Information Officer should ensure that the Cybersecurity function develops a formalized process for the review and approval of proposed device or program block removals.