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NIST issues guidelines to test agencies' network security
www.nextgov.com The National Institute of Standards and Technology released on Monday guidelines for agencies to test how well their computer systems fend off cyberattacks. Many analysts say the recommendations could be the first step in fixing one of the more serious flaws in government's approach to network security.
NIST's instructions detail how agencies can assess their procedures for testing security controls for information systems. The release is the latest addition to the NIST Special Publication 800 series, which offers research and guidelines to help agencies implement the 2002 Federal Information Security Management Act. SP 800-53A explains how to evaluate a network's security controls, risk management processes, and security strengths and weaknesses of information systems that support missions and applications.
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