Seven Practical Steps for Federal Cyber Security and FISMA Compliance

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With new attention on recent security breaches of federal information systems, President Obama has issued a mandate that these systems undergo an immediate review for cyber security. But federal government agencies face numerous challenges, including the fact that FISMA compliance is often viewed as a time-consuming exercise that generates mountains of paperwork, but still doesn't protect systems.

This paper discusses:

  • Recent security breaches of federal information systems
  • The goal of FISMA in protecting these systems
  • Challenges federal agencies face complying with FISMA
  • The characteristics of high-performing IT organizations
  • 7 practical steps federal agencies can take, based on these high-performers, to increase cyber security

Download this paper and learn what IT organizations in federal organizations can do to achieve and maintain continuous compliance with FISMA and protect federal information systems.

Vendor:
Tripwire, Inc.
Posted:
Feb 8, 2021
Published:
Apr 27, 2009
Format:
PDF
Type:
White Paper
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