Outdated Systems Hinder DOJ from Responding to Cyber Threats in Real Time
Department of Justice CIO Joe Klimavicz is eager to replace his agency’s outdated “legacy” systems, but faces challenges identifying which those are. He defines a legacy system as “one that does not support the mission or can no longer be modernized or supported through standard support agreements.”
Modernizing a system is more than upgrading software. Sometimes software systems and hardware networking applications have to be completely retired. Klimavicz said the department still has some outdated code that is running on newer, more modern platforms. Many do not have the same capabilities needed for a modern workforce that isn’t always in the office.
DoJ retired more than 50 legacy systems in 2017.
