While advising the public on cybersecurity, FCC failed on its own defenses

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http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/feb/4/while-advising-the-public-on-cybersecurity-fcc-fai/

By Phillip Swarts
Washington Guardian
February 4, 2013

When the Federal Communication Commission’s computer systems were breached in 
Sept. 2011, it decided to take action to improve cybersecurity.

But more than a year and $10 million later, investigators found the agency is 
back at square one.  In fact,fcc.pdf”> the security improvements the FCC had 
taken were largely useless, according to a report by the Government 
Accountability Office, Congress‘ watchdog arm.

“FCC’s information remained at unnecessary risk of inadvertent or deliberate 
misuse, improper disclosure, or destruction. Further, addressing these 
deficiencies could require costly and time consuming rework,” the report said.

The FCC is the agency that regulates broadcasts from radio to television to 
satellite.  If Beyonce had a “wardrobe malfunction” on Sunday like the Janet 
Jackson Super Bowl halftime show several years ago, the FCC is in charge of 
handing out fines to the television networks and stations in charge of the 
program.

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