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Information Security Risk Assessment: Practices of Leading Organizations (Exposure Draft)

AIMD-99-139 Published: Aug 01, 1999. Publicly Released: Aug 01, 1999.
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GAO published a guide to aid federal managers in implementing an ongoing information security risk assessment process. GAO provided case studies of practical risk assessment procedures that have been successfully adopted by four organizations known for their efforts to implement good risk assessment practices.

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Computer securityConfidential communicationsData integrityHackersInformation resources managementInformation securityInformation systemsInternal controlsPrivate sector practicesRisk assessmentRisk management