This statement of Musk has come after a cyberattack, which was carried out by Chinese hackers on the systems of the U.S. Treasury Department. The incident exposes the vulnerabilities of the government’s cybersecurity systems and emphasizes how important IT systems and cybersecurity reforms are. Musk says an overhaul of government IT systems is a timely suggestion, but it also shows how innovation and efficiency are needed to deal with modern cyber threats, a trait still missing in government agencies.

Musk compares the revamp of government IT systems to launching a rocket, and the analogy makes sense. SpaceX has made space exploration cost-effective and accessible, and Musk’s leadership has brought about many advancements that are ahead of industry norms. If such ingenuity is channeled into the tech infrastructure of the public sector, it can transform cybersecurity, data management and technological innovation.

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