Just as in the private sector, many federal agencies are reluctant to make the investments required in this area [of computer security] because of limited budgets, lack of direction and prioritization from senior officials, and general ignorance of the threat.
Some agencies are not aware of the threat that needs computer security.
mnli hypothesis: Some agencies are not aware of the threat that needs computer security. premise: Just as in the private sector, many federal agencies are reluctant to make the investments required in this area [of computer security] because of limited budgets, lack of direction and prioritization from senior officials, and general ignorance of the threat.