Tag: federal systems

NIST releases finalized security guidelines for controlled unclassified information in SP 800-171r3, SP 800-171Ar3

NIST releases finalized security guidelines for controlled unclassified information in SP 800-171r3, SP 800-171Ar3

The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the final versions of Special Publication (SP) 800-171r3 (Revision 3) and SP 800-171Ar3 covering updated security requirements and assessment procedures for protecting controlled unclassified information (CUI). SP 800-171r3 aims…

GAO finds challenges in protecting federal systems and information, calls for increased implementation

GAO finds challenges in protecting federal systems and information, calls for increased implementation

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) proposed three actions related to the challenges faced when it comes to securing federal systems and information. These include improving the implementation of government-wide cybersecurity initiatives, addressing weaknesses in federal agency information security programs,…