FISMA

MUST READ FISMA essentials for information security practitioners TIP - This tip provides an overview of the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and what information security professionals need to do in order to comply.

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FISMA EXPERTS
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	FISMA compliance made easier with OpenFISMA 27 Oct 2008 TIP - Scott Sidel examines the open source security tool OpenFISMA, a compliance tool that assists government agencies and their contractors in meeting FISMA's requirements.

	Learn from NIST: Best practices in security program management 17 Jun 2008 TIP - Security management expert Mike Rothman offers advice on how certain NIST guidelines can help an organization highlight problems within its enterprise security program.

	What criteria should I look for in a service provider to help my government agency comply with FISMA? 05 Aug 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - In order to fully protect the agency's information, there must first be a security officer. Security managment expert Mike Rothman gives his advice on the FISMA compliance process.

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NEWS: 1 - 3 of 21

	DHS fills National Cybersecurity Center post SearchSecurity.com | 04 Jun 2009 ARTICLE - Former Microsoft executive Philip Reitinger will lead the DHS' cybersecurity operations, filling a post vacated by Rod Beckstrom.

	WH cybersecurity plan needs private sector guidance SearchSecurity.com | 06.02.2009 OPINION - The job of critical infrastructure protection must include guidance from the private sector to put best practices to work at the federal level.

	White House cybersecurity czar faces major hurdles SearchSecurity.com | 26 May 2009 ARTICLE - A new cyberczar must reduce interagency squabbles, work with Congress on legislation, but avoid getting bogged down in red tape and bureaucracy, experts say.

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REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 3

	Ensure that legal responsibilities are clear -- Especially when trouble strikes AIIM Publications | 19 Sep 2005 BOOK CHAPTER - Excerpt from Chapter 15 of Information Nation Warrior: Information Management Compliance Boot Camp.

	Do you speak geek: Respecting the letter of the law SearchSecurity.com | 04 Mar 2005 QUIZ - Test your knowledge of security laws and regulations.

	Quiz: Compliance WhatIs.com | 07 May 2004 QUIZ - Test your knowledge of legislation and standards.

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MAGAZINE CONTENT (free subscription required): 1 - 1 of 1

	View Point Information Security Magazine | 12 Jan 2007 HOT PICK & PRODUCT REVIEWS -

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WEBCASTS: 1 - 1 of 1

The Fast Track to Compliance: Better Management for Network Security - Vendor Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   22 SEP 2004, 12:00 EDT (16:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   Join META Group analyst and noted compliance expert Paul Proctor (keynote speaker, Oct. 2004 Information Security Decisions) as he takes a fresh look at how complex network security systems should be managed in the age of HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley, GLBA, and other wide-reaching regulations.

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WHITE PAPERS

	The ROI of PCI DSS: Finding Value in a Turbulent Economy with PCI DSS Published by: WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. | 02 Jul 2009 WHITE PAPER - Read this insightful white paper for a fresh look at how mandatory PCI DSS compliance can lead to big business benefits.

	When Corporate Network Safety Starts at Employees' Homes: Protecting Your Network from Home Wireless Hackers Published by: WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. | 02 Jul 2009 WHITE PAPER - This white paper covers eight essential tips for nailing down security for off-site wireless users. Share it with your remote users today to help them work from home safely.

	Understanding and Blocking the New Botnets Published by: WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. | 02 Jul 2009 WHITE PAPER - Botnets are widely regarded as the top threat to network security. This paper explains how botnets have traditionally worked. It also explains why the latest innovations make bots a more serious threat than ever and includes defensive countermeasures.

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DEFINITIONS: 1 - 1 of 1

	Federal Information Security Management Act 13 Apr 2006 WORD - The Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) defines a comprehensive framework to protect government information, operations, and assets against natural or humanmade threats. FISMA was signed into law part of the ...

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	SEE ALSO - Topics Related to FISMA:  FFIEC Regulations and Guidelines, COBIT, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, IT Security Audits, PCI Data Security Standard, Data Privacy and Protection, ISO 17799