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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Technology Modernization presided over a hearing titled “VA Cybersecurity: Protecting Veteran Data from Evolving Threats.” Throughout his opening statement, Chairman Rosendale explained how the VA cybersecurity system is a constant target and frequent victim of cyberattacks.

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“The basic math tells us that many of the people in this room, or watching this hearing, have had their healthcare data stolen by a cyber-criminal,” said Chairman Rosendale.   “Unfortunately, these crimes are profitable, and they are becoming more sophisticated. We have a special responsibility to protect the billions of medical, personal, and financial records that VA and their contractors hold for millions of veterans and their family members. No organization that is connected to the internet is ever completely safe from cyberattacks. But we expect VA to understand their vulnerabilities and maintain every possible defense. And when breaches happen, we expect VA to detect them immediately, contain the damage, and notify the affected individuals.”