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 22

	GAO report cites government weaknesses, data leakage SearchSecurity.com | 21 Jul 2009 ARTICLE - Federal agencies continue to lack adequate access controls, encryption and risk assessments. Specialized security training was also weak, according to the report.

	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.

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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

Pocket E-Guide: Alternative Antimalware Testing: Step-by-Step Guide from Joel Snyder Published by: ESET | 25 Nov 2009 EGUIDE - Read this E-Guide to learn about an alternative to traditional antimalware testing, using your perimeter network security tools. Snyder lays out a step-by-step guide to validate your own malware including where to find sample test viruses, equipment needed, and the channels to test.

How Bad Are the Bad Guys? - The Changing Nature of Web Security Threats Published by: Webroot Software, Inc. | 24 Nov 2009 WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper considers how Web-based security threats are evolving, within the context of IT trends including mobile, home computing, and other forms of remote access that could all potentially increase the attack surface of the organization. Read on to learn more about protecting your organization from emerging Web-based security threats.

	Protect Your Company, Freeing Up Time for Your Business Published by: Panda Security | 24 Nov 2009 WHITE PAPER - By complementing a solid technological approach with an additional protection strategy and the best support services, Global Business Protection offers your company peace of mind, so you can focus on what is really important for your company.

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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) is United States legislation that defines a comprehensive framework to protect government information, operations and assets against natural or manmade threats. FISMA ...

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