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Bonneville Power Administration Control System's Computer Security

B-211147 Published: Mar 18, 1983. Publicly Released: Nov 14, 1983.
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As part of its study of automatic data processing management at the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), GAO reviewed computer security at the control system's Dittmer computer center.

Recommendations

Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Bonneville Power Administration The Administrator of BPA should, after the security program is implemented, direct the chief auditor to periodically review the computer center's security program's implementation and its compliance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A-71 Transmittal Memorandum Number 1 and Department of Energy Order 1360.2.
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Bonneville Power Administration The Administrator of BPA should develop a time-phased action plan and feedback procedures to: (1) complete the Dittmer computer center security procedures; (2) install a fire suppression system at the computer center; (3) evaluate Division of System Operations policies and procedures regarding physical access to the computer center; and (4) complete, implement, and test the computer center's contingency plan.
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.

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Electronic data processingComputer equipment managementComputer securityFacility securityProgram evaluationComputer centersData processingControl systemsContingency plansRisk assessment