FISMA

MUST READ FISMA essentials for information security practitioners TIP - This tip provides an overview of the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and what information security professionals need to do in order to comply.

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	FISMA compliance made easier with OpenFISMA 27 Oct 2008 TIP - Scott Sidel examines the open source security tool OpenFISMA, a compliance tool that assists government agencies and their contractors in meeting FISMA's requirements.

	Learn from NIST: Best practices in security program management 17 Jun 2008 TIP - Security management expert Mike Rothman offers advice on how certain NIST guidelines can help an organization highlight problems within its enterprise security program.

	FISMA essentials for information security practitioners 15 Jun 2006 TIP - This tip provides an overview of the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and what information security professionals need to do in order to comply.

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	At RSA, feds seek help to close widening cybersecurity gaps SearchSecurity.com | 08 Apr 2008 ARTICLE - Michael Chertoff, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security called on the private sector to do more to secure the internet from serious attackers.

	House legislators rip Bush's Cyber Initiative plan SearchSecurity.com | 28 Feb 2008 ARTICLE - Congressional leaders were critical of the administration's efforts in overhauling and expanding the government's intrusion detection system, known as Einstein.

	Industry group uses awareness month to lobby for data breach laws SearchSecurity.com | 08 Oct 2007 ARTICLE - The Cyber Security Industry Alliance is shifting from educating businesses to targeting members of Congress in its push for tougher data security and data breach notification laws.

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	Ensure that legal responsibilities are clear -- Especially when trouble strikes AIIM Publications | 19 Sep 2005 BOOK CHAPTER - Excerpt from Chapter 15 of Information Nation Warrior: Information Management Compliance Boot Camp.

	Do you speak geek: Respecting the letter of the law SearchSecurity.com | 04 Mar 2005 QUIZ - Test your knowledge of security laws and regulations.

	Quiz: Compliance WhatIs.com | 07 May 2004 QUIZ - Test your knowledge of legislation and standards.

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	View Point Information Security Magazine | 12 Jan 2007 HOT PICK & PRODUCT REVIEWS -

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The Fast Track to Compliance: Better Management for Network Security - Vendor Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   22 SEP 2004, 12:00 EDT (16:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   Join META Group analyst and noted compliance expert Paul Proctor (keynote speaker, Oct. 2004 Information Security Decisions) as he takes a fresh look at how complex network security systems should be managed in the age of HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley, GLBA, and other wide-reaching regulations.

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WHITE PAPERS

	Free TRIAL: Security Explorer™ for SQL Server, Version 6.6 Published by: ScriptLogic Corporation | 21 Nov 2008 TRIAL SOFTWARE - Security Explorer for SQL Server simplifies the management of Microsoft SQL Server security, ensuring that access to privileged database information is restricted & playing a key role in standardizing security management across the entire Windows network.

	Manticore Technology Boosts Revenue & Delivers Solid Investment ROI for Intellitactics Published by: Manticore Technology | 20 Nov 2008 CASE STUDY - The marketing team integrated Manticore Technology with their existing salesforce.com solution to create a comprehensive demand generation platform.

	Desktop Management DEMO: Desktop Authority® Version 7.8 Published by: ScriptLogic Corporation | 20 Nov 2008 PRODUCT DEMO - ScriptLogic Corporation's award-winning suite of desktop, server and Active Directory solutions help to empower network and security administrators to proactively save time and resources. Download this free 30 day evaluation.

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DEFINITIONS: 1 - 1 of 1

	Federal Information Security Management Act 13 Apr 2006 WORD - The Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) defines a comprehensive framework to protect government information, operations, and assets against natural or humanmade threats. FISMA was signed into law part of the ...

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	SEE ALSO - Topics Related to FISMA:  PCI Data Security Standard, FFIEC, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Data Security Breach Laws and Notification, Data Privacy, Security Audit