http://kstp.com/news/stories/S873629.shtml?cat=206 By Becky Nahm KSTP.com 04/09/2009 Small Minnesota government agencies do not have adequate security controls over their computer systems according to a report [1] from the state auditor. The report, released Thursday, identifies a small agency as any state office, bureau, board, commission, or agency with 50 or fewer employees. The report focused on 12 such entities. The report showed most small agencies tested did not have the financial resources to dedicate staff to manage and secure their computer networks. It also found that many did not have written security policies, strong firewall controls or strong password controls. The report indicated most small agencies did not promptly install software updates nor did they routinely monitor or scan their systems for vulnerabilities. The report called the risks unacceptable. It says the agencies need to have secure computer systems to protect the state from financial losses and unauthorized disclosures of data. [1] http://www.auditor.leg.state.mn.us/ [...] _______________________________________________ Best Selling Security Books and More! http://www.shopinfosecnews.org/Received on Tue Apr 14 2009 - 00:15:24 PDT
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