Information security : agencies need to implement federal desktop core configuration requirements : report to congressional requesters.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

United States. Government Accountability Office

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. Office of Management and Budget--Rules and practice--Evaluation.

United States.

United States. Office of Management and Budget.

Computer security--Government policy--United States.

Computer security.

Data protection--Government policy--United States.

Data protection.

Information storage and retrieval systems--Security measures--United States.

Information storage and retrieval systems.

Information technology--Security measures--United States.

Information technology.

Electronic government information--Security measures--United States.

Electronic government information.

Computer security--Government policy.

Data protection--Government policy.

Information storage and retrieval systems--Security measures.

Information technology--Security measures.

Genre:

Rules and practice.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (iii, 82 pages) : illustrations

Other Title:

Agencies need to implement federal desktop core configuration requirements

FDCC implementation

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]

Summary:

The increase in security incidents and continuing weakness in security controls on information technology systems at federal agencies highlight the continuing need for improved information security. To standardize and strengthen agencies' security, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), launched the Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC) initiative in 2007. GAO was asked to (1) identify the goals, objectives, and requirements of the initiative; (2) determine the status of actions federal agencies have taken, or plan to take, to implement the initiative; and (3) identify the benefits, challenges, and lessons learned in implementing this initiative. To accomplish this, GAO reviewed policies, plans, and other documents at the 24 major executive branch agencies; reviewed OMB and NIST guidance and documentation; and interviewed officials. What GAO Recommends GAO recommends that OMB, among other things, issue guidance on assessing the risks of deviations and monitoring compliance with FDCC. GAO also recommends that 22 agencies take steps to fully implement FDCC requirements.

Notes:

Title from cover screen (GAO, viewed Apr. 13, 2010).

"March 2010."

Includes bibliographical references.

"GAO-10-202."

OCLC:

606932765