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The US Cyber Challenge is back with another exciting Cyber Quests competition. Cyber Quests are a free and fun but challenging series of online competitions allowing participants to demonstrate their knowledge in a variety of information security realms. Veterans can test their skills against others throughout the nation.

VA serves Veterans and their families by maintaining robust information security controls, utilizing a multi-layered, “defense in depth,” approach to securing Veteran data. However, no organization, no matter how advanced its safeguards, is immune to risks associated with simple human error. When an incident that violates a VA security or privacy policy occurs and VA safeguards fall short, VA has a comprehensive incident response plan to proactively address the situation and limit risk and recovery time.

VA holds personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) for nearly 9 million Veterans, and we take that very seriously. We know that this sensitive information holds the key to the livelihood and well-being for those that have given so much to this country. Information security and privacy are top priorities for VA, and our employees treat protecting Veteran information as both a professional and personal concern.

If you struggle with having enough to eat, or access to quality foods, you may be at risk of food insecurity.

Spring is an ideal time to review the steps needed to protect your personally identifiable information (PII) and reduce the possibility of experiencing identity theft.

Last year, Soldiers' Angels supported over 49,000 food-insecure military and Veteran families with 1.4 million pounds of food.

The Social Security Administration is hoping to make applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) a whole lot easier, announcing it will start offering online, streamlined applications for some applicants.

VA recently enhanced the Claim Status Tool to improve your digital, self-service experience. The tool now shows a breakdown of the eight-step disability claims process, making it easier to understand where your claim currently is

VA is addressing Veteran food insecurity with interventions and highlighting the unique needs of women and rural Veterans.

The Social Security Administration can now ask customers to electronically submit some forms, documents and evidence needed to process disability applications and other transactions. That means faster and more efficient service to Veterans and their families.

VA and the Department of Agriculture partner to improve food security, access to nutritious diets and healthful nutrition education.

VA’s greatest asset in ending food insecurity for every Veteran and family is VA’s integrated approach to health care.