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IG: Coast Guard needs to improve security
From: InfoSec News <alerts () infosecnews org>
Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:04:00 -0500 (CDT)
http://www.fcw.com/online/news/153783-1.html By Alice Lipowicz FCW.com September 15, 2008 The Coast Guard is doing a good job of securing its computer networks, but it still has vulnerabilities that must be addressed, according to a new report [1] from Homeland Security Department Inspector General Richard Skinner. The audit found that the Coast Guard has implemented network security controls but is falling short in some areas. "While [the] U.S. Coast Guard has been vigilant in its efforts to secure its network infrastructure, we identified system vulnerabilities and areas of noncompliance" with DHS requirements, Skinner's report stated. In addition, the agency has not established all the necessary network access controls, the audit said. If the issues are not addressed, the Coast Guard faces the possibility of loss of sensitive information and gaps in its network security, the document said. [1] http://www.dhs.gov/xoig/assets/mgmtrpts/OIG_08-82_Aug08.pdf [...] __________________________________________________ Register now for HITBSecConf2008 - Malaysia! With a new triple-track conference featuring 4 keynote speakers and over 35 international experts, this is the largest network security event in Asia and the Middle East! http://conference.hackinthebox.org/hitbsecconf2008kl/
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