Financial System:
Federal Oversight of Computer Security Needs to Be Strengthened
T-IMTEC-90-2: Published: Feb 21, 1990. Publicly Released: Feb 21, 1990.
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GAO discussed its examination of computer security and federal oversight over certain critical financial and banking computer systems. GAO noted that: (1) there were no instances of hacker or virus attacks on the systems; (2) all of the systems had internal control weaknesses that would allow undetected security intrusions; (3) two systems had security weaknesses that increased the operational security risks; (4) none of the systems had an information security program; and (5) the Securities and Exchange Commission needed to take a more proactive role in ensuring the integrity of the systems. GAO also noted that: (1) control and management weaknesses increased security risks to the banking systems; (2) there were no reported instances of fraudulent fund transfers; and (3) there are uncertainties about regulatory authority over the banking systems.
Jul 31, 2018
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.
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.
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