JD Supra

OMB Introduces New Information Security Audit Objectives for Higher Education Institutions

The United States Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) recently issued a Compliance Supplement for 2019 that includes, for the first time, audit objectives for colleges and universities concerning ...
Government Executive

TSP Gets Lowest Possible Score on Information Security Audit

The agency that administers the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement program received the lowest of five possible scores on a recent audit to determine its compliance with federal information ...
TechRepublic

Expert System for Security Audit Using Fuzzy Logic

Information security auditing plays key role in providing any organization’s good security level. Because of the high cost, time and human resource intensiveness, audit expenses optimization becomes ...
JD Supra

OIG releases 2024 audit of the Fed’s information security program

On October 31, OIG for the Fed and the CFPB released its 2024 Audit of the Board’s Information Security Program. The audit found that the Board’s information security program continues to operate at a ...
Security

The Critical Role of Security Audits in Building and Sustaining a Robust Security Strategy

Security is about alleviating risks. Proper security audits help organizations spot weak points in their systems, processes and controls that hackers could potentially exploit or that insider threats ...
Nextgov

‘Continuing Significant Deficiencies’ Hamper VA’s Information Security Controls, Audit Finds

The Department of Veterans Affairs “continues to face significant challenges” in complying with the Federal Information Security Modernization Act—or FISMA—according to an audit released by the VA ...
Forbes

How Leveraging AI Can Revolutionize Security Compliance Audits

Meiran Galis is the CEO & cofounder of Scytale. He is an expert in security compliance and passionate about helping SaaS companies grow. Saying that the digital landscape is "fast-evolving" is a grand ...
Auto Remarketing

Results & recommendations from federal audit of CFPB’s information security program

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau got to experience what it’s like to go through an examination. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) within the Federal Reserve recently released findings and ...
TechCrunch

SafeBase bags $18M Series A to speed up vendor security auditing process

Every company has to check the security credentials of its software vendors before signing on the dotted line to make a purchase. It usually involves a clunky non-digital process of signing NDAs and ...
usace.army.mil

The Army’s Communications Security audit and inspection program

FORT HUACHUCA, Ariz. – The Communications Security Logistics Activity, known as CSLA, plays a critical role as the Army's COMSEC Commodity Manager and Subject Matter Expert. CSLA’s mission is to ...
InfoQ

Cloud Data Auditing Techniques with a Focus on Privacy and Security

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...