Status of Compliance With the Computer Security Act of 1987
T-IMTEC-88-8: Published: Sep 22, 1988. Publicly Released: Sep 22, 1988.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO discussed federal agencies' compliance with Computer Security Act of 1987 requirements to: (1) establish training programs; and (2) identify computer systems that contain sensitive information. GAO found that: (1) 74 of the 89 agencies identified all of their sensitive systems; (2) six agencies had not yet identified all of their sensitive systems; and (3) four agencies did not respond because they were not sure whether they were subject to the act. GAO also found that: (1) the Navy reported 27,000 sensitive systems, which was about half of the total systems reported; (2) the Army reported 12,000 sensitive systems; (3) the Air Force reported 10,000 sensitive systems; (4) other Department of Defense components reported 3,000 sensitive systems; (5) all other civilian agencies reported about 1,400 sensitive systems; and (6) the Office of Personnel Management's training regulation became effective 5 days after the act's deadline.
Mar 7, 2018
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.
Feb 6, 2018
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Cybersecurity Workforce:
Urgent Need for DHS to Take Actions to Identify Its Position and Critical Skill RequirementsGAO-18-175: Published: Feb 6, 2018. Publicly Released: Feb 6, 2018.
Sep 28, 2017
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Federal Information Security:
Weaknesses Continue to Indicate Need for Effective Implementation of Policies and PracticesGAO-17-549: Published: Sep 28, 2017. Publicly Released: Sep 28, 2017.
Aug 3, 2017
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Information Security:
OPM Has Improved Controls, but Further Efforts Are NeededGAO-17-614: Published: Aug 3, 2017. Publicly Released: Aug 3, 2017.
Jul 27, 2017
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Information Security:
SEC Improved Control of Financial Systems but Needs to Take Additional ActionsGAO-17-469: Published: Jul 27, 2017. Publicly Released: Jul 27, 2017.
Jul 26, 2017
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Information Security:
Control Deficiencies Continue to Limit IRS's Effectiveness in Protecting Sensitive Financial and Taxpayer DataGAO-17-395: Published: Jul 26, 2017. Publicly Released: Jul 26, 2017.
May 31, 2017
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Information Security:
FDIC Needs to Improve Controls over Financial Systems and InformationGAO-17-436: Published: May 31, 2017. Publicly Released: May 31, 2017.
May 23, 2017
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Social Security Numbers:
OMB and Federal Efforts to Reduce Collection, Use, and DisplayGAO-17-655T: Published: May 23, 2017. Publicly Released: May 23, 2017.
Apr 4, 2017
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Cybersecurity:
Federal Efforts Are Under Way That May Address Workforce ChallengesGAO-17-533T: Published: Apr 4, 2017. Publicly Released: Apr 4, 2017.
Mar 30, 2017
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Identity Theft Services:
Services Offer Some Benefits but Are Limited in Preventing FraudGAO-17-254: Published: Mar 30, 2017. Publicly Released: Mar 30, 2017.
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