L.A. still projects benefits from a move to Google Apps, report says Oct 14, 2009
product, created specifically for state and federal agencies, is made up of services hosted in facilities that meet the U.S. Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) certification. The service is expected to be available next year. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Navy lays course for Second Fleet migration to NMCI Oct 9, 2009
"And that makes it easier to manage and to take advantage of things like automated patch management. The problem with patch management is if you push out a patch in an unmanaged environment, you're going to break things because you can't test the patch against 1,000 configurations. If you have a limited set you're managing, that's practical. You can test to that and push that patch out because youre able to test it thoroughly. Consolidation also makes it easier to centrally manage and... (FCW.com)
Agencies face tough questions on how to deploy cloud computing Oct 7, 2009
Systems must comply with rules set for in the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and other standards. In another session, General Services Administration Chief Information Officer Casey Coleman advised that the software-as-a-service offered on Apps. (FCW.com)
Mobile device management checklist Oct 2, 2009
Mobile security management. On handhelds, device and security management tend to converge. (SearchMobileComputing.com)
Cyber Security for a Smarter Grid Oct 1, 2009
developing security management controls such as proactive risk mitigation, enforcement of security policies, change management, centralized control of the security infrastructure, access management, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Network Access Controls (NAC), Network Access Protection (NAP), application whitelisting, etc. . (Energy Pulse, CO)
When custom software was king Sep 30, 2009
The requirements under the Federal Information Security Management Act are similar to the security requirements of commercial standard ISO 27001, Adams said. If you look at the requirements for government and commercial, even from a security perspective, they are very similar, but the government just calls them something different than the commercial world, she said. (FCW.com)
100-day plan: Security manager success Sep 30, 2009
com's expert-in-residence on information security management. Get more information about the , read his , or reach him via. (Search Security, MA)
Leveraging ITIL with other process methodologies Sep 24, 2009
In addition, ISO it utilizes three other of its own -- business relationship management, supplier management and information security management. The ISO 20000 standard recently has seen increased interest, according to experts and IT professionals. (SearchCIO.com)
Federal Cyber Security: Still No Answer Sep 23, 2009
0 The Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) of 2002 is a dinosaur that doesnt work. At the same time, an alternative dubbed FISMA 2. (CBS News)
Long after 9/11, stadiums still on the defensive Sep 23, 2009
"This was already scheduled, but the timing is good," said McGee, programming director for the Center for Spectator Sports Security Management at the University of Southern Mississippi. Federal counterterrorism officials issued a bulletin to police departments across the country this week notifying them that sports stadiums, entertainment centers and hotels remain possible targets of terrorist attacks. (USA Today -- Sports)
SANYO Unveils World's First Lineup of Full HD / Full Frame Rate CCTV Cameras Sep 22, 2009
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. is a global, multi-billion dollar leading company for energy and environment, providing solutions for energy, environment and lifestyle applications based on its brand vision 'Think GAIA.' SANYO Security Products Group, part of the Consumer Solutions Division of SANYO North America Corporation, a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd., is located in Chatsworth, California and develops and markets state-of-the-art, high definition, security solutions including a range of... (Multichannel News)
TSA needs privacy IT tools, IG says Sep 22, 2009
The Office of Management and Budget to submit compliance reports using such tools for the Federal Information Security Management Act. About the Author. (FCW.com)
China News 2009.09.18 Sep 21, 2009
Police say they will strengthen security management in key areas to ensure the safety of local residents and tourists. Six injured now stable. (Xinhuanet, China)
Got an App for that? Not quite yet Sep 19, 2009
A few offerings are available, but vendors will have to pass a review to verify their compliance with federal regulations such as the Federal Information Security Management Act. The initial applications that will receive certification will be for low-risk services such as public blogs and public-affairs announcements, said Casey Coleman, GSA's CIO. Vendors that pass the review will be allowed to offer their services on Apps. (FCW.com)
Google Pursues Government Biz: Security Concerns Loom Sep 18, 2009
Google said it is speaking with several federal agencies about its offerings, which the company has assured will be fully compliant with the requirements of the Federal Information Security Management Act. A FISMA certification is required for a service provider, such as Google, to sell to federal agencies. (BusinessWeek)
EC tenders Dramani's Parliamentary Nomination Form in court Sep 17, 2009
Daramani, aka Adamu Daramani-Sakande, aka Adamou Sakande, a Security Management Specialist, is facing nine counts, including being a prohibited immigrant and forgery of travelling certificates. Other charges are false declaration for office, perjury, deceiving public officer, unauthorized voting and other registration offences. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Government's First Cloud Service Open for Business Sep 16, 2009
The company expects to have Google Apps certified under FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act) by that time, and will host it in U.S. data centers that are run by staffers with appropriate security clearances. "The U.S. government is probably the largest enterprise I know of," said Google cofounder Sergey Brin, speaking with reporters at NASA Tuesday. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Silver lining for cloud computing Sep 16, 2009
Google said in its blog on Tuesday that it expects to apply for accreditation under the Federal Information Security Management Act, which defines the security requirements for government platforms, by the end of the year and intends to create a dedicated Google cloud for government customers in 2010. Daniel Burton, senior vice president of global public policy at Salesforce. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Left wing extremism gravest threat: PM Sep 15, 2009
"In addition, extortion and intimidation have become a menace across most of the states in the region. It should be possible, I believe, to bring about a substantial improvement in the situation if there can be better security management," he said. The prime minister also said firm but compassionate handling of law and order matters could bring about substantial improvement in the prevailing state of affairs in the northeast states. (India Times)
Cyber criminals eye networking sites Sep 13, 2009
According to Symantec, a major storage and online security management company , it had blocked an average of more than 245 million malicious code attack attempts across the globe every month in 2008. Despite all the security measures, nearly 7 million people were tricked into giving personal information to cyber criminals over the past two years. (India Times)
GSA's Casey Coleman sees mix of public, private services in the cloud Sep 11, 2009
Government applications that don't have stringent requirements under the Federal Information Security Management Act could be the first available for testing in a public cloud environment, said Casey Coleman, who is the General Services Administration's chief information officer and the lead of the Federal CIO Cloud Working Group. "Something like 45 percent of the IT portfolio is ranked at a FISMA certification level of low. What that means is that those applications and that data are... (FCW.com)
How to measure security? NIST maps out the emerging field of IT metrology Sep 11, 2009
The Federal Information Security Management Act's criteria for rating systems as low, medium or high impact is subjective, and assigning them numerical rankings can blur the distinction between qualitative and quantitative measures. Related Articles. (FCW.com)
Kenya: Watchdog Warns of Increased Cybercrime Threat Sep 8, 2009
The conference will offer two concurrent tracks, Information Security Management and Incident Response and Information Security Technology and Operations. The sessions on these two track have been carefully selected to address the specific needs of ICT managers and technical staff. (allAfrica.com)
Click to read:Embassy Guards Fired for Lewd Behavior Sep 5, 2009
Eight Fired, Two Resign as State Department Demands Replacement of Entire Security Management Team. Font size. (CBS News)
* US may fire private security contractors at Kabul embassy Sep 4, 2009
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Alleged embassy misconduct probed Sep 3, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Inquiry into Kabul Hazing Underway Sep 3, 2009
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2009. State Department to Investigate Mismanagement by Private Security Firm Guarding U.S. Embassy. (CBS News)
Sexual misconduct at embassy in Afghanistan alleged Sep 3, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) A wide-ranging State Department inquiry into allegations of lewd behavior and sexual misconduct among the private security contractors guarding the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan could lead to the termination of the company's $189 million contract, a department spokesman said Wednesday. The allegations made by an independent watchdog group describe "Lord of the Flies" conditions that include threats and intimidation and scenes of guards and supervisors in various stages of nudity at... (USA Today -- News)
Extol MSC in talks with 12 potential franchise partners Aug 31, 2009
Due to rising demand, Extol has developed more affordable IT security management systems. The company plans to reduce prices further to expand its business to home users. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Information security management hype: Debunking best practices Aug 28, 2009
RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES. David Mortman, Contributor 08. (Search Security, MA)
FISMA reporting must use automated tool Aug 26, 2009
Agencies must use an automated reporting tool to show their compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act this year, Obama administration officials have said. This year the Office of Management and Budget will only accept annual FISMA reports from agencies submitted with a new automated reporting tool that will allow manual data entry and an automated upload of data, OMB said in a to heads of departments and agencies. (FCW.com)
Verizon Business Enhances Security Picture for Nikon's Global Network Aug 25, 2009
"By taking on the burden of network security management support, we're able to help our customers focus on their own business objectives. There is no better endorsement for our strengths than when a customer chooses to extend and enhance its relationship with us. We look forward to helping Nikon grow and strengthen its global network to support further global business expansion for many years to come.". About Nikon. (PR Newswire)
NIST reorg plan would shutter IT Lab's Computer Security Division Aug 20, 2009
The lab has mandates to provide standards and guidance to agencies under the Federal Information Security Management Act, Computer Security Research and Development Act, USA Patriot Act, Enhanced Border Security Act and Help America Vote Act. The Computer Security Division handles much of that work. (FCW.com)
Somalia: Preparing for Battle in Mogadishu And Beyond [analysis] Aug 19, 2009
Felix Kulaligye, the spokesman for the Ugandan People's Defense Forces (U.P.D.F.), concluded that there are "increased worries about the [U.N.] Security Council's ability to address serious threats to international peace and security." Kulaligye spoke of a "new international security management paradigm," in which regions and sub-regions "assume co-responsibility" for conflict resolution. On the ground, AMISOM spokesman Maj. (allAfrica.com)
Verizon Business and Akamai Enhance Online Services for QuestNet Aug 19, 2009
To address information security, governance, risk and compliance issues, the Verizon Security Management Program provides QuestNet with a structured approach to optimize its overall security posture. The overall benefit for the QuestNet community is improved productivity, enhanced security and lower IT costs across the board. (PR Newswire)
Nokia deal fuels Microsoft's cloud, collaboration, management strategies Aug 13, 2009
The focus will be on security management, device management and security-enhanced access. In addition, Nokia next year will begin shipping the Office Communicator Mobile client on its smartphones. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Virtual FOSE: Metrics, comparisons recommended for winning IT security support Aug 13, 2009
said the problem with the Federal Information Security Management Act is that guidance for meeting its requirements doesnt have metrics that lead different evaluators following the same processes to reach the same conclusions. He said because the nature of IT security makes it impossible to fix everything, success is doing at least as well as or better than other people. (FCW.com)
MP Holds 3 Passports Aug 13, 2009
Mr. Sakande, a security management specialist, is facing nine charges of forgery of passport or travel certificate, false declaration for office or voting, perjury, deceiving a public officer, registration offences, and unauthorised voting. The MP allegedly holds three nationalities. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
IBM Adds Web App Defense to Security Portfolio Aug 12, 2009
Through today's move, IBM's (NYSE: IBM) security management software Proventia SiteProtector 8. 0 has been integrated into its Information Infrastructure portfolio of products. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Peer pressure: Congress plans file-sharing ban Aug 8, 2009
The Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 started to make headway into enforcing security controls on contractor facilities. But seven years later, this is still a difficult task to enforce 100 percent. (FCW.com)
Come join the homeland security review Aug 4, 2009
Counterterrorism and domestic security management, including cybersecurity. Border security. (FCW.com)
Bawku MP In Trouble Aug 2, 2009
The MP, who is a security management specialist, yesterday stormed the court with four lawyers, Messrs Yoni Kulendi, Nana Obiri Boahen, former Minister of State at the Interior Ministry, John Ndebugre, former MP for Zebila and Egbert Faibille. Hon. Sakande is appealing against the default judgment which ordered him to stop representing his constituency, but the case has been adjourned since then because one of the judges was reportedly indisposed. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Contemporary Services Corporation Signs 3-Year Extension with the Philadelphia Eagles Jul 29, 2009
The specializes in executive security management and provides security services for venues and individuals across the nation. (Logo: ). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Blumenthal defers judgment on FISMA use Jul 25, 2009
The top federal official for health information technology has not taken a position on one of the pressing issues that affects nationwide sharing of health information whether all health systems must comply with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). Dr. David Blumenthal, the national coordinator for health IT, said he has not formed an opinion. (FCW.com)
> ObjectSecurity in Palo Alto aims to make security automatic Jul 23, 2009
MARKET SIZE BEING PURSUED: Using American and European security management market estimates of between $5 billion and $10 billion, the company expects accumulated revenue of $100 million within four years. CUSTOMERS: Many, including Agilent Technologies Inc., Artech, Deutsche Telekom AG, General Electric Co., Intel Corp., Lufthansa, QinetiQ Group plc, Royal Bank of Scotland, UK Cyber Security KTN, UK Ministry of Defence and the Naval Research Laboratory. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
NTT Com Offers Integrated Security Solution for Corporate OCN Jul 23, 2009
Continuous 24/7 network security management is backed up with a round-the-clock hotline to the NTT Com Security Operation Center. The service provides router function, firewall, IDS, and monthly reports covering Web log and general trends in network security. (JCN Network, Japan)
Kundra, GAO eager to plug FISMA-IT security gap Jul 21, 2009
Federal CIO Vivek Kundra is spearheading an effort to update agency-reporting requirements under the Federal Information Security Management Act and to streamline the process by replacing spreadsheets with an online database. The security metrics used by agencies to measure compliance with security regulations are outdated, Kundra wrote in a letter to the Government Accountability Office. (FCW.com)
Leading Company (Spearsecurity.com) Provides Outstanding Security Management Services from Northern to Southern California Jul 21, 2009
com) Provides Outstanding Security Management Services from Northern to Southern California ... com) Provides Outstanding Security Management Services from Northern to Southern California ... LOS ANGELES, July 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Spear Security provides Security Management Services in the areas of , , and for most important people and businesses in California. (PR Newswire)
Agencies riddled with security holes, GAO says Jul 18, 2009
The GAO's auditors said a recent audit that examined how well agencies were protecting information and complying with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) found significant problems ... Kundra also responded that each year OMB reviews all FISMA reports from agencies and IGs year and uses that information to evaluate agencies' security management programs. (FCW.com)
Guidance being updated for integrating data security into budgeting process Jul 18, 2009
Information security and capital planning have typically been handled by separate teams within agencies, but the Federal Information Security Management Act and other regulations require that the processes be integrated. Capital planning is a process for integrating strategic planning, budgeting, procurement and management of information technology systems, and it should include information security. (FCW.com)
FINDING PEACE Jul 18, 2009
Review the security management committee in each Darfur state and allow UNAMID to participate in it. 3. (AlertNet)
Future-Proof Laptops: Guy Gear Jul 12, 2009
There is also a DVD multi-drive, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and even remote security management. In order to protect all of these fine features, Panasonic makes this laptop virtually impenetrable. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Cracks in no-glass policy Jul 11, 2009
It is also extending its crackdown on alcohol-fuelled violence in pubs and clubs by compelling venues that record more than eight assaults in a year to tighten alcohol and security management. As a result of the changes, 71 more venues will be subject to restrictions, including the Pontoon Bar at Cockle Bay Wharf, Scruffy Murphy's near Chinatown and the Orient Hotel at The Rocks. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
DHS earns kudos for tightening security on intelligence systems Jul 11, 2009
The evaluation was done according to annual requirements of the Federal Information Security Management Act. The report said over the past year, DHS had finalized its guidance for personnel handling its intelligence systems, and had certified and accredited its classified network extension. (FCW.com)
Eight is enough for a pub to be blackballed Jul 8, 2009
The Government is extending its crackdown on alcohol-fuelled violence in pubs and clubs by compelling venues that record more than eight assaults in a year to tighten alcohol and security management. Venues that record more than 19 violent assaults in a year will continue to face the toughest restrictions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
GAO urges improvements to FISMA Jul 2, 2009
Clarifying agencies' information security obligations, requiring agency executives to ensure that their information security programs are effective, and bolstering oversight from the Office of Management and Budget could improve Federal Information Security Management Act programs, according to government auditors. The recommendations from the Government Accountability Office on how to strengthen FISMA come as senators consider legislation to reform the law. (FCW.com)
Improved FISMA scores don't add up to better security, auditor says Jun 30, 2009
Wilshusens testimony echoed that said OMB should improve the guidance it gives agencies for complying with the Federal Information Security Management Act. To comply with that law, OMB collects annual reviews of agencies information security programs from chief information officers, inspectors general and other agency officials. (FCW.com)
Cybersecurity, info sharing: House approves 2010 funding boost Jun 23, 2009
The report states that the committee supports the department's efforts to better protect its networks and other information technology assets and hopes that these resources will allow [Justice] to achieve the same success in its cybersecurity implementation as it has achieved on its [Federal Information Security Management Act] report card. . (FCW.com)
A Favorite Emerges in Obama's Cyberczar Search Jun 20, 2009
He authored the Federal Information Security Management Act in 2002, chaired the Subcommittee on Technology and Procurement Policy and was a co-chair of Congress's Information Technology Working Group. (He also led the powerful House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and is popular on both sides of the aisle in Congress. (Time.com)
Cloud computing: Is it secure enough? Jun 19, 2009
There will be a chapter devoted to security, but here is a preview from several government sources of how cloud computing strategies will mesh with agencies obligations under the Federal Information Security Management Act. Pluses. (FCW.com)
Verizon Business Receives General Services Administration Award to Help Federal Agencies Secure, Streamline IP Connections Jun 17, 2009
In response, Verizon Business has crafted a robust offering that uses secure IP portals meeting Federal Informational Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA) requirements for highly secure environments, providing a full suite of embedded security services such as managed firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention, anti-virus and e-mail scanning services, along with connections to the public Internet that are redundant, highly available and scalable. Verizon Business Private IP service, which... (PR Newswire)
On Demand: Privacy and IAM--Control Access to Sensitive Information in a Secure Environment Jun 16, 2009
Bilhar (Bill) Mann, SVP Strategy, Security Management Business Unit, CA, Inc., Islandia NY. Page Tools | | | Copyright. (IntranetJournal)
CA Whitepaper: The Role of Security Management in Achieving Continuous Compliance Jun 16, 2009
A comprehensive security management solution can help you streamline, as well as grow, your current or evolving business ... Watch this demo to see how a few of CA's Security Management solutions work together to offer the most comprehensive, automated and effective approach to role management, data loss prevention, and activity tracking across the enterprise. (IntranetJournal)
You caught me, admits RailCorp manager Jun 16, 2009
Yesterday Khan admitted before ICAC to soliciting a $50,000 bribe, through a long-time family friend, from a private security management company, Unisec, which was bidding for a RailCorp contract to monitor the performance of security guards on trains. He said the realisation that he could elicit bribes "really kicked in" when the tenders closed and he saw the prices each contractor had quoted. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
FAQ: Obama's cloud initiative Jun 16, 2009
In a true public-cloud model a third party owns and operates the computer infrastructure, so agencies would need to rely on those providers to meet security mandates, such as the Federal Information Security Management Act. In the more likely scenario, some agencies, or a coalition of agencies, will operate a private cloud in which certain services or data are kept behind government firewalls. (FCW.com)
