VA CIO Roger Baker says government IT systems are at increased risk to inside and outside threats because many agencies don't have a centralized budget or operational authority over their IT systems.

He shared his concerns at a cybersecurity summit in Washington.

Government Computer News reports Baker wants to see the centralization of IT across government.

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