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U.S. Agencies Earn "D" For Computer Security
Fighting.Cephalopod writes "For the fourth year in a row, most federal agencies have received low grades for failing to protect their computer networks from hackers and other cyberterrorists, according to a computer security report card issued today by the House Government Reform Subcommittee on Technology."
Other readers point out coverage of the report at ZDnet, Reuters (via Forbes), The Washington Post, and ComputerWorld." As
mr. don't points out, the agencies receiving an actual failing grade are "the U.S. Department of Justice, as well as the departments of Energy, Health and Human Services, Interior, Agriculture, Housing and Urban Development, and State."
They're not saying, however they've issued a guava alert.
"Have you ever thought about just turning off the TV, sitting down with your kids, and hitting them?"
Well that's before the curve. We're probably looking at a B- if the professor isn't a dick.
Like any organization, they've outlined a strategic plan to assess the situation and assigned a mission-critical task force to consolidate committees and subcommittees on bleeding-edge decision making processes. They've empowered the new paradigm, they're looking down the road, and keeping their feet out of the mud.
Yeah, they're right on top of it.
Slight correction on NASA's score - that's in metric, should actually be 92.4.
I really hate signatures, but go to my website.
This report card was supposed to be classified.
"If you think you have things under control, you're not going fast enough." --Mario Andretti
The problem has been traced to kindergarten hackers and has been fixed. Please disregard the following terror-alert color codes:
Brick Red
Flesh
Lemon Yellow
Prussian Blue
Spring Green
Sincerely,
Homeland Security