Information security : although progress reported, federal agencies need to resolve significant deficiencies : testimony before Congressional Subcommittees, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives / statement of Gregory C. Wilshusen.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Wilshusen, Gregory C.

Contributor:

United States. Congress. House. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

United States. Government Accountability Office

Series:

Testimony ; GAO-08-496 T.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer security--Government policy--United States--Evaluation.

Computer security.

Data protection--Government policy--United States.

Data protection.

Computers--Access control--United States.

Computers.

Administrative agencies--Computer networks--Access control--United States--Evaluation.

Administrative agencies.

Computers--Access control.

Data protection--Government policy.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (28 pages)

Other Title:

Although progress reported, federal agencies need to resolve significant deficiencies

Federal information security

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2008]

Summary:

Information security is especially important for federal agencies, where the public's trust is essential and poor information security can have devastating consequences. Since 1997, GAO has identified information security as a governmentwide high-risk issue in each of its biennial reports to the Congress. Concerned by reports of significant weaknesses in federal computer systems, Congress passed the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) of 2002, which permanently authorized and strengthened information security program, evaluation, and annual reporting requirements for federal agencies. GAO was asked to testify on the current state of federal information security and compliance with FISMA. This testimony summarizes (1) agency progress in performing key control activities, (2) the effectiveness of information security at federal agencies, and (3) opportunities to strengthen security. In preparing for this testimony, GAO reviewed prior audit reports; examined federal policies, guidance, and budgetary documentation; and analyzed agency and inspector general (IG) reports on information security.

Notes:

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"For release on delivery ... Thursday, February 14, 2008."

Paper version available from: U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, 441 G St., NW, Rm. LM, Washington, D.C. 20548.

Includes bibliographical references.

OCLC:

192042168