Jonathan Kamens, the former cybersecurity lead for VA.gov, has raised alarms over the potential risk of sensitive financial and health data for millions of veterans after being abruptly fired amid government cuts. Kamens emphasized that he was the only employee with a technical engineering background on the cybersecurity team, suggesting that his expertise cannot be easily replaced. Without adequate oversight, the security of private information stored on the Department of Veterans Affairs' online benefits portal could be severely compromised, potentially exposing sensitive data to breaches.
Sensitive financial and health data for millions of veterans is at risk after the firing of Jonathan Kamens, who oversaw cybersecurity measures for VA.gov.
Kamens, dismissed during government cuts, warns that his departure leaves VA.gov vulnerable due to a lack of technical oversight in cybersecurity.
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