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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
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FISMA Reports
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June Issue of Information Security magazine: Mobile Security: A New Game Plan
sponsored by Information Security Magazine
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This month's Information Security Magazine Online cover story highlights the importance for an updated security game plan due to the influx of personal smartphones and other computing devices making their way into the enterprise. Also, learn how to focus your SIM solution to avoid information overload and explore FISMA challenges.
Posted: 02 Jun 2011 | Published: 02 Jun 2011
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Seven Practical Steps for Federal Cyber Security and FISMA Compliance
sponsored by Tripwire, Inc.
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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
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The Complete Guide to Log and Event Management
sponsored by Novell, Inc.
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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
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Log Management Best Practices
sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC
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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
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FISMA Compliance: A Holistic Approach to FISMA and Information Security
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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
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Automation Makes Perfect: Taking the Time Crunch Out of IT Compliance with Automation
sponsored by Tripwire, Inc.
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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
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Cybersecurity Threats: Managing Enterprise Risk and Ensuring Regulatory Compliance
sponsored by Silver Tail Systems
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This e-guide discusses the NERC compliance security threats, better cybersecurity through risk management, and what enterprise security administrators can do to defend themselves against such attacks.
Posted: 22 Feb 2011 | Published: 22 Feb 2011
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Mainstay Salire Whitepaper: Sharing the Public Good: How Governments Are Saving Dollars and Boosting Efficiency with SharePoint and Capture-Enabled BPM Solutions
sponsored by Kofax, Inc.
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This white paper demonstrates how forward-thinking government organisations are utilising capture-enabled business process management (BPM) solutions to streamline operations that eliminate paper-based processes, effectively reducing costs, strengthening security and providing faster, better public service.
Posted: 25 Feb 2013 | Published: 22 Feb 2013
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A Leader in Forrester's Smart Process Applications Wave
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This evaluation from Forrester looks at both the current capabilities of vendors to support cases and their potential to support projects and operations. Read now for an in-depth smart process application evaluation so you can make a more informed decision.
Posted: 16 May 2013 | Published: 16 May 2013
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Can the CIO dilemma be solved?
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Posted: 18 Mar 2013 | Premiered: Mar 18, 2013
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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. … FISMA definition sponsored by SearchSecurity.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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