Publication

2010 - U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

Language

English

Word Count

20,500 words, Guess

Page Count

82 pages

Physical Format

Electronic resource

Identifiers

Alternate Titles

  • Agencies need to implement federal desktop core configuration requirements
  • FDCC implementation

Description

The increase in security incidents and continuing weakness in security controls on information technology systems at federal agencies highlight the continuing need for improved information security. To standardize and strengthen agencies' security, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), launched the Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC) initiative in 2007. GAO was asked to (1) identify the goals, objectives, and requirements of the initiative; (2) determine the status of actions federal agencies have taken, or plan to take, to implement the initiative; and (3) identify the benefits, challenges, and lessons learned in implementing this initiative. To accomplish this, GAO reviewed policies, plans, and other documents at the 24 major executive branch agencies; reviewed OMB and NIST guidance and documentation; and interviewed officials. What GAO Recommends GAO recommends that OMB, among other things, issue guidance on assessing the risks of deviations and monitoring compliance with FDCC. GAO also recommends that 22 agencies take steps to fully implement FDCC requirements.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Information security: agencies need to implement federal desktop core configuration requirements : report to congressional requestersElectronic resourceU.S. Govt. Accountability Office2010-01-01

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