Information Security:
Subcommittee Post-Hearing Questions Concerning the Additional Actions Needed to Implement Reform Legislation
GAO-02-649R: Published: Apr 16, 2002. Publicly Released: Apr 16, 2002.
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This report reviews efforts by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), 24 of the largest federal agencies, and the agencies' inspectors general to implement requirements set forth as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001. GAO discusses (1) OMB's assessment of the top six security weaknesses within federal agencies, (2) information security weaknesses in federal information systems, and (3) the most significant barriers to securing federal information technology resources and what can be done to overcome these barriers.
Sep 17, 2018
Cybersecurity:
Office of Federal Student Aid Should Take Additional Steps to Oversee Non-School Partners' Protection of Borrower InformationGAO-18-518: Published: Sep 17, 2018. Publicly Released: Sep 17, 2018.
Sep 7, 2018
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Data Protection:
Actions Taken by Equifax and Federal Agencies in Response to the 2017 BreachGAO-18-559: Published: Aug 30, 2018. Publicly Released: Sep 7, 2018.
Sep 6, 2018
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High-Risk Series:
Urgent Actions Are Needed to Address Cybersecurity Challenges Facing the NationGAO-18-622: Published: Sep 6, 2018. Publicly Released: Sep 6, 2018.
Jul 31, 2018
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Information Security:
IRS Needs to Rectify Control Deficiencies That Limit Its Effectiveness in Protecting Sensitive Financial and Taxpayer DataGAO-18-391: Published: Jul 31, 2018. Publicly Released: Jul 31, 2018.
Jul 25, 2018
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High-Risk Series:
Urgent Actions Are Needed to Address Cybersecurity Challenges Facing the NationGAO-18-645T: Published: Jul 25, 2018. Publicly Released: Jul 25, 2018.
Jul 12, 2018
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Information Security:
Supply Chain Risks Affecting Federal AgenciesGAO-18-667T: Published: Jul 12, 2018. Publicly Released: Jul 12, 2018.
Jun 14, 2018
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Cybersecurity Workforce:
Agencies Need to Improve Baseline Assessments and Procedures for Coding PositionsGAO-18-466: Published: Jun 14, 2018. Publicly Released: Jun 14, 2018.
May 14, 2018
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Protecting Classified Information:
Defense Security Service Should Address Challenges as New Approach Is PilotedGAO-18-407: Published: May 14, 2018. Publicly Released: May 14, 2018.
Apr 24, 2018
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Cybersecurity:
DHS Needs to Enhance Efforts to Improve and Promote the Security of Federal and Private-Sector NetworksGAO-18-520T: Published: Apr 24, 2018. Publicly Released: Apr 24, 2018.
Mar 7, 2018
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Cybersecurity Workforce:
DHS Needs to Take Urgent Action to Identify Its Position and Critical Skill RequirementsGAO-18-430T: Published: Mar 7, 2018. Publicly Released: Mar 7, 2018.
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