Information Security

Information Security
Author: Robert F. Dacey
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2008-05
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1428941800

The Dept. of the Treasury relies heavily on information systems -- & on the public¿s trust in its work. Information security is therefore critical to Treasury operations. In support of its annual audit of the govt.¿s financial statements, the author assessed the effectiveness of: (1) Treasury¿s information security controls in protecting the confidentiality, integrity, & availability of the department¿s systems & data; & (2) Treasury¿s implementation of its departmentwide information security program. In assessing the adequacy of Treasury¿s information security program, the author focused on the effectiveness of its departmentwide policies & processes, rather than on bureau-specific directives & guidance. Includes recommendations. Charts & tables.

Information Security Governance

Information Security Governance
Author: S.H. Solms
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 141
Release: 2008-12-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0387799842

IT Security governance is becoming an increasingly important issue for all levels of a company. IT systems are continuously exposed to a wide range of threats, which can result in huge risks that threaten to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. This book will be of use to those studying information security, as well as those in industry.

Federal Information Security Issues

Federal Information Security Issues
Author: Gregory C. Wilshusen
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 7
Release: 2010-08
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1437918638

Addresses additional questions arising from the May 19, 2009, hearing on federal information security held by the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement. In that hearing, there was a discussion on the current state of information security throughout the federal government and agency efforts to comply with the requirements of the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA). Congress had the following two questions: (1) Comment on the need for improved cyber security relating to S.773, the proposed Cybersecurity Act of 2009; and (2) Provide recommendations to improve the Federal Information Security Management Act. This report provides the responses.

Critical infrastructure protection significant challenges need to be addressed

Critical infrastructure protection significant challenges need to be addressed
Author:
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 64
Release:
Genre: Computer crimes
ISBN: 1428944257

The United States General Accounting Office (GAO) presents a report entitled "Critical Infrastructure Protection: Significant Challenges in Developing National Capabilities," published in April 2001. The report is for the Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism, and Government Information of the Committee on the Judiciary for the U.S. Senate. The report discusses the progress of the National Infrastructure Protection Center (NIPC) in developing national capabilities for analyzing cyber threat and vulnerability data and enhancing capabilities for responding to cyber attacks.

High-risk Series

High-risk Series
Author: United States. General Accounting Office
Publisher:
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2003
Genre: Computer networks
ISBN:

Cyberterrorism

Cyberterrorism
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform. Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations
Publisher:
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2003
Genre: Computer security
ISBN: