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- xbasics Ulinzi (exe)
- xbasics Ulinzi is a new Information Assurance tool focusing exclusively on FISMA. It implements the first two major steps needed to be accomplished for any successful FISMA Information Assurance effort: the Security Categorization of the given information system and the analysis and development of a compliant set of Security Controls...
- Tags: FISMA, NIST, Xbasics
- Software downloads 2008-06-02
- Understanding FISMA and the Road to Compliance
- FISMA (the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002) requires federal agencies to establish agency-wide risk-based information security programs. In this webcast, Symantec will provide an overview of key FISMA requirements and methods that affected agencies can use to achieve compliance. Also, learn about how security issues affect business.
- Tags: Symantec Corp., Agency, Compliance, FISMA, Security
- Webcasts
- Alignment of Information Security Assessment Best Practices
- The Federal Information Security Management Act places obligations upon Federal agencies and their contractors, effected through National Institute of Standards and Technology standards and guidelines. FISMA compliance has, however, limited recognition beyond the Federal domain, whereas there is an increasing move in the private sector towards the international standard ISO/IEC...
- Tags: Information Security, FISMA, Best Practice, FISMA Compliance, Security
- White papers 2007-06-07
- Building a Case for IT Security Awareness: Best Practices for Increasing Impact and Promoting Cultural Change
- Since the Federal Information Security Management Act FISMA was signed into law in 2002, Federal agencies have struggled to establish agency-wide information security programs that meet baseline requirements for protecting information assets. Since the government performs important missions that require the storage and use of sensitive information, implementation of FISMA's...
- Tags: IT Security, Agency, Information Technology, FISMA, Best Practice, SANS Institute, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing
- White papers 2007-03-01
- Improve your certification and accreditation processes by drawing on these four C&A models
- Certification and accreditation processes formally evaluate the security of an information system, determine the risk of operating the information system, and then either accept or not accept that risk. There are four primary certification and accreditation models that agencies use as a basis for developing their standardized C&A...
- Tags: Information System, Certification, DITSCAP, FISMA, NIST, C&A, Chapter Coverage, Quality, Strategy, Business Operations, Management
- Book chapters 2007-01-10
- FISMA Compliance: A Holistic Approach to FISMA and Information Security
- Threats and attacks against information systems are on the rise. Internet Security Systems ISS and other security companies are now identifying more than 150 new viruses, Trojans, bots and vulnerabilities each week. Attacks launched by dangerous adversaries are targeting information systems globally, including federal systems, to inflict irreparable damage and...
- Tags: Information Security, Security, Internet Security Systems Inc., FISMA
- White papers 2006-04-01
- Identifying Windows XP and Server 2003 Common Criteria Certified Requirements for the NIST Special Publication 800-53 Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems
- The NIST Special Publication SP 800-53 has special significance in that the security controls contained in the recommended baselines form the basis for those controls that will become mandatory in a Federal Information Processing Standard. The proposed Federal Information Processing Standard FIPS 200, Minimum Security Controls for Federal Information Systems,...
- Tags: Information System, Microsoft Windows XP, FISMA, Server, NIST, Microsoft Windows, Security, Operating Systems, Software
- White papers 2006-01-11
- FISMA Management: Getting Value From Compliance
- Since the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 FISMA was written to enforce good information assurance practices, one would expect to find a large overlap between what agencies are required to do under FISMA and what they would have done anyway as a matter of best practice. FISMA reports...
- Tags: Compliance, FISMA, Computer Associates International Inc.
- White papers 2005-11-01
- IT Security Solutions for Government
- Download this HP-sponsored Business Strategy Report from the Edison Group for an overview of the technical and legislative requirements for e-government data security in the United States. The paper outlines what the Chief Security Officer of a government institution is responsible for under the three main data protection policies: Federal...
- Tags: Data Protection, IT Security, Hewlett-Packard Co., Information Technology, FISMA, Disaster Recovery, Backups, E-government, Security, Data Management, Government
- White papers 2005-09-20
- Xacta FISMA Accelerator
- If you're a federal CISO who needs a game plan for quickly correcting a poor FISMA report card, Telos has the answer. It's Xacta FISMA Accelerator, a new solution for jump-starting your FISMA compliance efforts. Developed by Xacta Corporation, the leading provider of information assurance and C&A solutions to the...
- Tags: Telos Corp., FISMA
- White papers 2005-08-01
- Think Secure: Building Your Security-Minded Workforce
- The United States Federal Government is bound to provide information security awareness training by the Federal Information Security Management Act FISMA.The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act HIPAA requires that the health care industry provide privacy training to their employees. Financial institutions must comply with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act GLBA.The Sarbanes-Oxley...
- Tags: Getronics, E-learning, FISMA, Health Care, Training, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, United States Federal Government, Regulatory Compliance, Hipaa, Regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley, Workforce Management, Vertical Industries, Benefits, Healthcare, Human Resources, Policies And Procedures, Government, Financial Accounting, Finance, Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers 2005-07-25
- Information Security: Weaknesses Persist at Federal Agencies Despite Progress Made in Implementing Related Statutory Requirements
- Federal agencies rely extensively on computerized information systems and electronic data to carry out their missions. The security of these systems and data is essential to prevent data tampering, disruptions in critical operations, fraud, and inappropriate disclosure of sensitive information. Concerned with accounts of attacks on systems via the Internet...
- Tags: Information Security, Agency, FISMA, General Accounting Office, Attack, Security
- White papers 2005-07-15
- Department of Justice Awards Archer Technologies Agency-Wide Contract for Incident Management
- Archer's Incident Management solution will provide the DOJ with tools for successfully combating security and safety breaches, enabling the department to remain in compliance with mandates for improved governance, such as the Federal Information Security Management Act FISMA. This customizable solution facilitates the anonymous and confidential reporting of cyber incidents,...
- Tags: Agency, FISMA, U.S. Department Of Justice, Incident Management, Archer, Security
- White papers 2005-07-11
- BindView Solutions: FISMA Compliance
- Improving security and demonstrating compliance with FISMA can be extremely difficult expensive to achieve due to the complexity, scope and knowledge required. BindView offers IT security solutions that help you to define regulations, frameworks and standards that apply to your organization and incorporate them into policies, implement standards to support...
- Tags: BindView Corp., Compliance, FISMA, Security
- White papers 2005-07-06
- FLRA Inspector General FY 2004 Evaluation of FLRA's Compliance With the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002
- The Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 requires Inspectors General to perform annual independent evaluations of Agency security programs and practices. The FLRA Inspector General performed a comprehensive Computer Information Security Audit in FY 2001 which revealed that the FLRA had substantial security vulnerabilities in its Computer Information Program...
- Tags: Information Security, Compliance, FISMA, Computer, Productivity, E-government, Security, Government
- White papers 2005-06-17
- Network Device Scanner: Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
- FISMA is intended to provide a comprehensive framework for government agencies to improve security by ensuring the effectiveness of risk management processes by mandating reporting on security compliance with a set of internal controls. This means protecting information assets and systems from unauthorized access, disclosure, disruption, destruction, or modification to...
- Tags: Network, Compliance, FISMA, Network Device, Network Device Scanner, Scanners, Networking, Hardware, Peripherals
- White papers 2005-06-08
- FISMA Quick Start Assessment
- The implementation of the Federal Information Security Management Act FISMA, as defined in NIST publication 800-53, requires federal agencies to define security policies and procedures, software and hardware configurations, and establish a monitoring and reporting system to demonstrate compliance. Deriving the methodology for an agency to achieve compliance can be...
- Tags: Agency, FISMA, Planet Technologies
- White papers 2005-05-09
- Demonstrate Compliance With FISMA Security Control Requirements: SenSage Provides the Most Flexible and Cost-Effective Solution for Meeting FISMA Auditing Requirements
- SenSage provides Federal agencies with enterprise log management capabilities needed to secure their information systems and comply with FISMA/NIST regulations. By automating the collection, archival, and analysis of log records from all systems - SenSage gives organizations much better visibility into IT activity, helping to identify and respond to security...
- Tags: Compliance, FISMA, SenSage
- White papers 2005-04-22
- Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA): Using GuardedNet's neuSECURE to Facilitate Compliance
- "FISMA requires Federal agencies to take a risk-based, cost-effective approach to securing their information and systems, identifying and resolving current IT security weaknesses and risks, as well as protecting against future vulnerability and threats." The importance of FISMA in the overall Electronic Government Act cannot be overstated. In fact, unless...
- Tags: Agency, Compliance, FISMA
- White papers 2005-03-03
- FISMA and Application Security
- The Federal Information Security Management Act FISMA provides a comprehensive framework for ensuring effective information security controls for all federal information and assets. Based on this framework, FISMA mandates that all government agencies report their overall security posture to the Office of Management and Budget OMB, which in turn reports...
- Tags: Database, FISMA, Application Security, Security
- White papers 2005-01-03
