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Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)

FISMA is the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, [44 U.S.C., Sec. 3541 et seq]. FISMA was enacted as Title III of the E-Government act of 2002 (Public Law 107-347, Volume 116 Statutes ... read more

How Unified Attack Surface Management future proofs fed cyberspace

The threat landscape has evolved far beyond the capability of traditional perimeter-based cyber defenses to contain. read more

FISMA Flap: Microsoft Cries Foul Over Google Federal Cloud Certification

Microsoft is calling out Google, its key cloud computing competitor, claiming that Google Apps for Government isn't up to snuff and doesn't have Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA ... read more

Microsoft BPOS-Federal Cloud Gains FISMA Certification

BPOS-Federal, which includes Exchange Online, SharePoint online and Office Communications online, was FISMA-certified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). FISMA certification, created in ... read more

Understanding CISA’s proposed cyber incident reporting rules

CISA’s massive rulemaking will create the first US cyber incident and ransomware payment reporting mechanism that promises to radically overhaul the workloads of most cybersecurity professionals. read more

5 Buzziest Companies Heading to the RSA 2024 – Why You Should Watch Out For Them

As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve at breakneck speed, industry professionals eagerly anticipate the RSA Conference as the leading event of the year, showcasing innovation, ... read more

State Department encouraging workers to use ChatGPT

The State Department is encouraging its workforce to use generative AI tools, having launched a new internal chatbot to a thousand users this week. The move comes as the agency leans heavily on ... read more

New CISA Rule Would Require Widespread Cyber Incident Reporting, Updated Timelines and Penalties for Critical Infrastructure Sector

and A Federal agency that is required to report to CISA under the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA). CISA will consider whether the information reported to the other agency is ... read more

The Five Main Steps In A Compliance Risk Assessment Plan

FISMA). Also, don’t forget to map out any procedures, historical data and industry trends that are relevant. Conduct workshops, interviews, surveys and brainstorming sessions to identify ... read more

NIST issues guidance to fit passkeys into digital identity recommendations

The FIDO Alliance has hailed NIST’s move as an important step away from passwords and towards robust phishing resistance. read more

Acronyms and Definitions

FISMA Federal Information Security Management Act - The Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) requires federal agencies to improve the security of IT systems, applications, and databases ... read more