Forrester Study: Smarter Security for Leaner Budgets And Teams
Over the last year, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) implemented budget initiatives across federal agencies that resulted in resource and workforce constraints. With fewer tools to take on increasingly complex cyber threats, agencies have experienced greater vulnerabilities and operational risk exposure. Cybersecurity leaders must reassess how they protect their agency’s critical systems and data. In December 2025, Carahsoft commissioned Forrester Consulting to analyze how US government agencies have changed their cybersecurity strategies due to leaner budgets and teams. Forrester conducted a survey of government cybersecurity leaders to understand how agencies are maintaining their cybersecurity postures.
Over half of respondents say that budget constraints have had a negative impact on their department’s ability to maintain core SecOps.
Access the Forrester Study to uncover insights from over 200 government decision-makers on the impacts of the 2025 resource reductions. Discover how agencies can leverage tools from industry maximize resource allocation and streamline mission-critical workflows while ensuring cyber resilience and regulatory compliance.
Key takeaways:
- Explore major factors impacting organizational performance
- Learn how government teams are adapting their cybersecurity approach and becoming more efficient with leaner resources
- Discover the top challenges in maintaining cybersecurity operations with leaner teams and expanding compliance
Fill out the form to unlock the Forrester study and gain actionable insights into the current state of cybersecurity within the government.
A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Carahsoft.
