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. [...] ______________________________________________ Visit the InfoSec News Security Bookstore Best Selling Security Books and More! http://www.shopinfosecnews.orgReceived on Tue Feb 05 2013 - 23:35:25 PST
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