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ALSO CALLED: Electronic Government Act of 2002, Title III of the E-Government Act of 2002, The Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, FISMA, eGovernment Act of 2002, E-Government Act of 2002
DEFINITION: The primary legislation governing federal information security. FISMA built and expanded upon earlier legislation and added particular emphasis to the management dimension of information security in the federal government. FISMA establishes stronger lines of management responsibility for information security and provides for substantial oversight by the legislative branch.
Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 Reports
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Protecting Critical Data is a Main Priority for the U.S. Army
sponsored by Globalscape
CASE STUDY: In this white paper, learn how the U.S. Army can protect their $68 billion-worth of annual data with a set of security solutions that easily integrate with their Standard Army Management Information System (STAMIS).
Posted: 22 May 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013
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TOPICS:  Cybersecurity | Data Security | Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 | Government Agencies (U.S.) | Government Information Security | Governments | Hackers | Risk Management | Security | Security Infrastructure | Security Management | Security Managers | Security Systems | Security Threats
Globalscape
June Issue of Information Security magazine: Mobile Security: A New Game Plan
sponsored by Information Security Magazine
EZINE: 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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TOPICS:  Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 | Information Security | Mobile Device Management | Security Event Management | Security Management | Security Threats
Information Security Magazine
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
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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
Novell, Inc.
Cybersecurity Threats: Managing Enterprise Risk and Ensuring Regulatory Compliance
sponsored by Silver Tail Systems
EGUIDE: 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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TOPICS:  CISOs | Compliance Best Practices | Cybersecurity | Cyberterrorism | Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 | Regulatory Compliance | Risk Management | Security Management | Security Threats
Silver Tail Systems
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
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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
IBM
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
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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
Tripwire, Inc.
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
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TOPICS:  Change Management | Compliance (Systems Operations) | Compliance Audits | Configuration Management | Cybersecurity | Cyberterrorism | Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 | Information Security | Security Policies
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