FISMA Principles and Best Practices : Beyond Compliance

Patrick D. Howard

ISBN 10: 1420078291 / ISBN 13: 9781420078299

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd Mär 2011, 2011

About this Item

Neuware - Few organizations have not felt the impact of government regulation in the area of information systems security. In light of new legislation such as the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), there is an increased need to measure the ability of government organizations and companies subject to these standards to protect information. This book provides practical guidelines for addressing FISMA compliance. It offers workable solutions for establishing and operating a security compliance program, including tips on gaining management support, designing and staffing a compliance capability, building organizational relationships, and integrating compliance into the system development life cycle.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: FISMA Principles and Best Practices : Beyond Compliance
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Mär 2011
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1420078291
• ISBN 13: 9781420078299
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 239W x 157H x 23D millimeters 239 millimeters width by 157 millimeters height by 23 millimeters depth
• Weight: 622 grams

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Synopsis

While many agencies struggle to comply with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) regulations, those that have embraced its requirements have found that their comprehensive and flexible nature provides a sound security risk management framework for the implementation of essential system security controls. Detailing a proven approach for establishing and implementing a comprehensive information security program, FISMA Principles and Best Practices: Beyond Compliance integrates compliance review, technical monitoring, and remediation efforts to explain how to achieve and maintain compliance with FISMA requirements.

Based on the author’s experience developing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise FISMA-based information technology security programs at three major federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the book gives you workable solutions for establishing and operating an effective security compliance program. It delineates the processes, practices, and principles involved in managing the complexities of FISMA compliance. Describing how FISMA can be used to form the basis for an enterprise security risk management program, the book:

• Provides a comprehensive analysis of FISMA requirements



• Highlights the primary considerations for establishing an effective security compliance program



• Illustrates successful implementation of FISMA requirements with numerous case studies

Clarifying exactly what it takes to gain and maintain FISMA compliance, Pat Howard, CISO of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, provides detailed guidelines so you can design and staff a compliance capability, build organizational relationships, gain management support, and integrate compliance into the system development life cycle. While there is no such thing as absolute protection, this up-to-date resource reflects th

About the Author

Patrick D. Howard has over 38 years of experience in the security industry, and has worked in the computer security field for the past 23 years. Mr. Howard has served as the Chief Information Security Officer at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission since March 17, 2008, and is responsible for managing NRC’s enterprise-wide information security program. Prior to joining NRC, Mr. Howard was employed at the Department of Housing and Urban Development for 3 years, where he served as HUD’s Chief Information Security Officer and managed the Department’s enterprise-wide information technology security program.

Mr. Howard led HUD to a first ever "A+" score on Congress’ 2006 FISMA Report Card and was recognized as a 2007 Fed 100 winner for his accomplishments in government information technology. Prior to joining HUD, Mr. Howard was employed by the Titan Corporation supporting the Department of Transportation where he served as the Department’s Certification and Accreditation Program Manager. Mr. Howard is co-author of the Total CISSP Exam Prep Book, and author of Building and Implementing a Security Certification and Accreditation Program.

Mr. Howard received a bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Oklahoma and an master's degree in International Relations from Boston University. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). He is a member of the American Council for Technology/Industry Advisory Council (ACT/IAC) InfoSec and Privacy Shared Interest Group Government Advisory Panel and the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium’s Government Advisory Board and the Executive Writer’s Bureau, which he chairs. Mr. Howard is also an adjunct professor of Information Assurance at Walsh College, Troy, Michigan.