Information security
Subtitle: agencies need to implement federal desktop core configuration requirements : report to congressional requesters
Publisher: U.S. Govt. Accountability Office
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Washington, D.C.]
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 82
Subjects: Rules and practice; Evaluation; Computer security; Government policy; Data protection; Information storage and retrieval systems; United States; Security measures; Information technology; Electronic government information; United States. Office of Management and Budget
Other titles: Agencies need to implement federal desktop core configuration requirements; FDCC implementation
Description: The increase in security incidents and continuing weakness in security controls on information technology systems at federal agencies highlight the continuing need for improved information security. To standardize and strengthen agencies' security, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), launched the Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC) initiative in 2007. GAO was asked to (1) identify the goals, objectives, and requirements of the initiative; (2) determine the status of actions federal agencies have taken, or plan to take, to implement the initiative; and (3) identify the benefits, challenges, and lessons learned in implementing this initiative. To accomplish this, GAO reviewed policies, plans, and other documents at the 24 major executive branch agencies; reviewed OMB and NIST guidance and documentation; and interviewed officials. What GAO Recommends GAO recommends that OMB, among other things, issue guidance on assessing the risks of deviations and monitoring compliance with FDCC. GAO also recommends that 22 agencies take steps to fully implement FDCC requirements.
Notes: Title from cover screen (GAO, viewed Apr. 13, 2010).

"March 2010."

"GAO-10-202."

Includes bibliographical references.

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