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Review of the Peace Corps' Information Security Program for FY 2023

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Type
Review
Component
Agency-wide
Description
The Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA) provides a comprehensive framework for establishing and ensuring the effectiveness of managerial, operational, and technical controls over information technology (IT) that supports Federal operations and assets and provides a mechanism for improved oversight of Federal agency information security programs. FISMA requires the head of each agency to implement policies and procedures to cost-effectively reduce IT security risks to an acceptable level. FISMA requires agency program officials, Chief Information Officers (CIO)s, Chief Information Security Officers (CISO)s, senior agency officials for privacy, and inspectors general to conduct annual reviews of the agency’s information security program.
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
View report on Oversight.gov

Recommendations

Disclaimer: Open/Closed recommendations are updated semiannually.

The Peace Corps improve its vulnerability and patch management processes by consistent and timely remediation of critical and high vulnerabilities as well as patching.

The Peace Corps complete and fully implement an identity credential and access management program.