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Tag Archives: cloud computing
FedRAMP—Ensuring Safe Use of Cloud Computing by Federal Agencies
Federal agencies increasingly use internet-based (cloud) services to fulfill their missions. However, those services pose cybersecurity risks when agencies don’t effectively implement related security controls. The 2011 Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (or FedRAMP) aims to standardize the approach … Continue reading
Is the Cloud Saving the Government Money?
Have you ever wondered how the federal government provides important public services—like helping secure major sporting events or providing public access to weather data? Or how the Treasury manages supplies for printing currency, or the military transports cargo around the … Continue reading
Posted in Information Technology
Tagged Carol Harris, cloud computing, cloud services, DOD, IT, IT investments, IT services, ITC, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Management and Budget, OMB, Social Security Administration, SSA, State Department, Treasury Department
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GAO’s Information Technology & Cybersecurity Team
GAO’s workforce is organized largely by subject area, with most employees working in one of our 15 mission teams. Today we’ll be putting the spotlight on our Information Technology & Cybersecurity (ITC) team, which helps the government respond to the … Continue reading
Posted in About GAO, Information Security, Information Technology, Mission Team
Tagged best practices, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data security, Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, Greg Wilshusen, high risk, information security, information systems, information technology, ITC, medicare, Nick Marinos, Secret Service, Valerie Melvin
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