INFORMATION SECURITYy: Serious Weaknesses Put State Department and FAA Operations at Risk

Abstract

We are pleased to be asked to discuss our work in computer security. As requested, our testimony will focus on the results of our recent reviews of the Department of State and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Significant computer security weaknesses at both these organizations threaten the integrity of their operations, and we have made numerous specific recommendations for improving State and FAA's information security posture. Unfortunately, such weaknesses are typical at most federal agencies we evaluate.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 19, 1998
Accession Number
ADA391090

Entities

People

  • Eugene Louis Dodaro

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Commerce
  • Communication Systems
  • Computer Network Security
  • Computers
  • Cybersecurity
  • Department Of State
  • Electronic Mail
  • Governments
  • Information Security
  • Information Systems
  • Local Area Networks
  • Operating Systems
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Administration
  • Security
  • United States Government

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Government and Public Administration Law.

Technology Areas

  • Cyber