Federal Information Security: Mixed Progress in Implementing Program Components: Improved Metrics Needed to Measure Effectiveness

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By Gregory C. Wilshusen (au)
Year: 2013
Pages: 61
Binding Paperback
ISBN 978-1-4578-4928-2

Product Code: 1457849283

Description

The security of our computer networks and systems, including federal information systems, is a pressing issue. The President has stated that "America's economic prosperity in the 21st century will depend on cybersecurity." The Sec. of Defense has stated that the collective result of attacks on our nation's critical infrastructure could be "a cyber Pearl Harbor; an attack that would cause physical destruction and the loss of life." The Dir. of National Intelligence has also warned of the increasing globalization of cyber attacks. This report evaluated the extent to which major federal agencies have implemented the requirements of Fed. Info. Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA), including the adequacy and effectiveness of agency information security policies and practices. It summarizes GAOäó»s evaluation of the extent to which agencies have implemented the requirements of FISMA, including the adequacy and effectiveness of agency information security policies and practices. Tables and figures. This is a print on demand report.

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