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FY 2020 Review of the Peace Corps' Information Security Program

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Type
Review
Component
Agency-wide
Participating OIG
Peace Corps OIG
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0

Recommendations

Disclaimer: Open/Closed recommendations are updated semiannually.

OIG recommends that the Director move the chief information security officer position and staff to a new office that is independent from the chief information officer. These two separate offices should both report to the same senior executive.

OIG recommends that the Director appoint the chief information security officer to serve on the Enterprise Risk Management Council as a voting member.

OIG recommends that Peace Corps management enhance the communications protocols with different offices to ensure roles and responsibilities are clearly communicated and risks are consistently identified and communicated from system, business process, and entity levels.

OIG recommends that Peace Corps management add an IT security performance element to the annual performance plans for all staff members who have a role with IT security. This should include all system owners and staff members who have roles and responsibilities in managing and protecting Peace Corps sensitive data and information systems.