What is FISMA?
What are the goal of FISMA?
The goals of FISMA are to:
- Improve the security of sensitive government information and information systems.
- Ensure that federal agencies have an effective cybersecurity program in place to protect against threats to their information and information systems.
- Enhance accountability and responsibility for the security of government information and information systems.
- Promote the sharing of threat and vulnerability information among federal agencies and between the government and the private sector.
- Ensure that government information security is integrated into the acquisition process for information technology products and services.
Overall, FISMA aims to enhance the security and protection of sensitive government information and information systems through a comprehensive and proactive approach to cybersecurity.
How can FISMA benefit us?
FISMA can benefit us in several ways:
- FISMA requires federal agencies to implement security measures that protect against cyber threats and attacks, thus enhancing the security of government information and information systems.
- FISMA requires regular risk assessments to identify potential threats, vulnerabilities and impacts to government information and information systems, allowing for better risk management and mitigation.
- FISMA requires federal agencies to take responsibility for the security of their information and information systems, and to regularly report on their security posture.
- FISMA promotes the sharing of threat and vulnerability information among federal agencies and between the government and the private sector, improving overall security and risk management.
- FISMA requires that government information security is integrated into the acquisition process for information technology products and services, ensuring that government agencies purchase and use secure technology.
In summary, FISMA can benefit us by enhancing the security and protection of sensitive government information and information systems, improving risk management and accountability, promoting information sharing, and ensuring that secure technology is procured and used.
How is FISMA and DoD related?
FISMA and the Department of Defense (DoD) are related in that the DoD is one of the federal agencies that must comply with the requirements of FISMA. FISMA sets security standards and guidelines for federal agencies, including the DoD, to implement and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity program to protect sensitive government information and information systems.
In addition to FISMA, the DoD has its own information security regulations and standards, such as the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and the DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP), which complement and enhance the requirements of FISMA.
Overall, FISMA provides the overall framework for information security for the entire federal government, including the DoD, and the DoD supplements FISMA with its own specific requirements and guidelines to meet the unique security needs of the department.
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