Federal Information Security and Management Act

Download Free IT Security Awareness and Training Program Plan Templates. This templates consist of explanation and sample of Background of the Awareness and Training Program such as: OMB A-130, Appendix III, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) or Specific department and/or agency policy (and other relevant information or rationale that may drive an awareness and training program and plan). This template also give complete

The Federal Information Security and Management Act of 2002, as amended, (FISMA) does not directly create liability for private sector IT security professionals or their companies. However, IT security professionals should be aware of this law, because it:
- Legally mandates the process by which information security requirements for federal government departments and agencies must be developed and implemented
- Directs the federal government to look to the private sector for applicable gbest practicesh and to provide assistance to the private sector (if requested) with regard to information security
- Contributes to the developing gstandard of careh for information security by mandating a number of specific procedures and policies