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 15

	At RSA, feds seek help to close widening cybersecurity gaps SearchSecurity.com | 08 Apr 2008 ARTICLE - Michael Chertoff, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security called on the private sector to do more to secure the internet from serious attackers.

	House legislators rip Bush's Cyber Initiative plan SearchSecurity.com | 28 Feb 2008 ARTICLE - Congressional leaders were critical of the administration's efforts in overhauling and expanding the government's intrusion detection system, known as Einstein.

	Industry group uses awareness month to lobby for data breach laws SearchSecurity.com | 08 Oct 2007 ARTICLE - The Cyber Security Industry Alliance is shifting from educating businesses to targeting members of Congress in its push for tougher data security and data breach notification laws.

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

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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

	Security threat report: 2009 - Prepare for this year's new threats Published by: Sophos Inc. | 22 Dec 2008 WHITE PAPER - 2008 proved that malware is more than just a Microsoft problem. This seems likely to continue in 2009, with the increasing popularity of mobile devices. It remains paramount that organizations defend themselves at all levels of their business.

	IBM Tivoli Security User Compliance Management Demo Published by: IBM | 22 Dec 2008 SOFTWARE DEMO - This demonstration shows how Tivoli's security management products work together to provide an audit trail of unauthorized access when an IT administrator logs in to a human resource database containing sensitive information.

	Laws, regulations and compliance: Top tips for keeping your data under your control Published by: Sophos Inc. | 22 Dec 2008 WHITE PAPER - This paper outlines the rules, looks at the main threats to security compliance and highlights how a well-defined strategy, backed up by powerful technology, can provide the solution.

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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:  PCI Data Security Standard, FFIEC, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Data Security Breach Laws and Notification, Data Privacy, Security Audit