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May 23, 2013

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DEFINITION: The Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) is United States legislation that defines a comprehensive framework to protect government information, operations and assets against natural or man-made threats. FISMA was signed into law part of the Electronic Government Act of 2002.FISMA assigns responsibilities to various agencies to ensure the security of data in the federal government. The … Definition continues below.
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FISMA Compliance: A Holistic Approach to FISMA and Information Security sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: IBM can help your federal agency implement a holistic strategy that improves overall security posture and readiness. Read this white paper to learn about the IBM Internet Security Systems (ISS) strategic approach to cybersecurity and gain a clearer understanding of the latest FISMA legislation and compliance mandates. Posted: 10 Jan 2011 \| Published: 10 Jan 2011 TOPICS: Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 \| Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) \| Information Security \| Internet Security \| Internet Security Software \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Seven Practical Steps for Federal Cyber Security and FISMA Compliance sponsored by Tripwire, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This paper provides seven practical steps any information security organization can take to improve information system security and achieve compliance with relevant regulations, standards and internal security and operational policy. Posted: 05 Oct 2009 \| Published: 27 Apr 2009 TOPICS: Change Management \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Compliance Audits \| Configuration Management \| Cybersecurity \| Cyberterrorism \| Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 \| Information Security \| Security Policies

The Complete Guide to Log and Event Management sponsored by Novell, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper will provide you with the information you need to purchase an Event and Log Management soutions. This paper outlines both the upside and downside to using both these services sepearte and together. Posted: 11 May 2011 \| Published: 11 May 2011 TOPICS: Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 \| HIPAA \| Log Management \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Regulatory Compliance \| Reporting Software \| Security Event Management \| Systems Management

Log Management Best Practices sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC WHITE PAPER: Developing best practices in log management is not a simple task. This paper should help organizations develop their own comprehensive set of best practices by providing a set of 40 recommended best practices covering logging policies; procedures and t... Posted: 14 Feb 2008 \| Published: 01 Jan 2007 TOPICS: California Senate Bill 1386 \| CobiT \| Data Security \| Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 \| Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act \| HIPAA \| Information Security \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Regulatory Compliance \| Risk Assessment \| Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 \| Security Event Management \| Security Threats

Automation Makes Perfect: Taking the Time Crunch Out of IT Compliance with Automation sponsored by Tripwire, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Continuous compliance can help you narrow the gap between identifying compliance vulnerabilities and repairing systems to an audit-passing state. Read this paper to learn more. Posted: 03 Aug 2010 \| Published: 03 Aug 2010 TOPICS: CIOs \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 \| IT Infrastructure \| IT Management \| Payment Card Industry \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance

The Rise of Analytical Performance Management sponsored by SAS Institute Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the practical uses of analytical performance management. Read now to learn how the systematic exploration of quantitative relationships can allow organizations to know which non-financial variables can affect financial performance. Posted: 13 Mar 2013 \| Published: 13 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Analytic Applications Software \| Business IT Alignment \| Business Management \| Business of Information Technology \| Business Performance Management \| Business Performance Management Software \| IT Best Practices \| IT Infrastructure \| IT Management \| Performance Testing

Better Healthcare Starts with Better Information sponsored by Dell, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines Dell's holistic solutions, bringing together implementation services, process improvement consulting and customized IT technology so caregivers have better information for better patient care. Posted: 20 Jun 2012 \| Published: 20 Jun 2012 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Business IT Alignment \| Business Management \| Business of Information Technology \| Business Process Management \| Health Care Compliance \| Health Care Industry \| Medical Practice Management \| Medical Records Management

Network Faxing With Open Text Network Servers sponsored by OpenText WHITE PAPER: This resource highlights the benefits of network fax servers over traditional standalone fax machines, from reduced cost to enhanced productivity. Posted: 11 Apr 2012 \| Published: 30 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Business IT Alignment \| Business of Information Technology \| Business Process Management \| Document Imaging \| Document Management \| Document Management Software \| Documentation \| Fax Equipment \| Fax Machines \| Fax Server Hardware \| Fax Services \| Fax Software \| Information Management \| Network Architectures \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Managers \| Network Peripheral Hardware

Compliance in the Corporate World How Fax Server Technology Minimizes Compliance Risks sponsored by OpenText WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the potential compliance related benefits to adopting fax server technology. Posted: 11 Apr 2012 \| Published: 11 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Business IT Alignment \| Business of Information Technology \| Business Process Management \| Compliance Audits \| Compliance Best Practices \| Document Imaging \| Document Management \| Documentation \| Fax Equipment \| Fax Formats \| Fax Machines \| Fax Server Hardware \| Fax Software \| Risk Management

Advancing Healthcare through the Application of Predictive Knowledge Management sponsored by Dell, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines how the health care industry can proactively support patient-focused care through the use of technology services that enable predictive analysis. Posted: 20 Jun 2012 \| Published: 20 Jun 2012 TOPICS: Analytic Applications Software \| Business Intelligence \| Business IT Alignment \| Business Management \| Business of Information Technology \| Data Analytics \| Health Care Industry \| Medical Practice Management \| Predictive Analytics \| Predictive Analytics Software \| Predictive Performance Management

FISMA DEFINITION (continued): … act requires program officials, and the head of each agency, to conduct annual reviews of information security programs, with the intent of keeping risks at or below specified acceptable levels in a cost-effective, timely and efficient manner. The National Institute of Standards and Technology ( NIST ) outlines nine steps toward compliance with FISMA: Categorize the information to be protected. Select minimum baseline controls. Refine controls using a risk assessment procedure. Document the controls in the system security plan. Implement security controls in appropriate information systems. …
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