U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Information Technology

Cybersecurity and privacy

Search Publications

Search Title, Abstract, Conference, Citation, Keyword or Author
  • Published Date
Displaying 1476 - 1500 of 1509

Computer Users' Guide to the Protection of Information Resources

October 1, 1989
Author(s)
Cheryl Helsing, Marianne M. Swanson, Mary A. Todd
While excellent progress has been made in computer technology, very little has been done to inform users of the vulnerability of data and information to such threats as unauthorized modification, disclosure, and destruction, either deliberate or accidental

Executive Guide to the Protection of Information Resources

October 1, 1989
Author(s)
Cheryl Helsing, Marianne M. Swanson, Mary A. Todd
This guide is designed to help the policy maker address a host of questions regarding the protection and safety of computer systems and data processed within your agency. It introduces information systems security concerns, outlines the management issues

Guide for Selecting Automated Risk Analysis Tools

October 1, 1989
Author(s)
Irene E. Gilbert
This document recommends a process for selecting automated risk analysis tools. It is primarily intended for managers and those responsible for managing risks in computer and telecommunications systems. The document describes important considerations for

Management Guide to the Protection of Information Resources

October 1, 1989
Author(s)
Cheryl Helsing, Marianne M. Swanson, Mary A. Todd
This guide introduces information systems security concerns and outlines the issues that must be addressed by all agency managers in meeting their responsibilities to protect information systems within their organizations. It describes essential components

Computer Viruses and Related Threats: A Management Guide

August 1, 1989
Author(s)
John P. Wack, Lisa J. Carnahan
This document provides guidance for technical managers for the reduction of risk to their computer systems and networks from attack by computer viruses, unauthorized users, and related threats. The guidance discusses the combined use of policies

Smart Card Technology: New Methods for Computer Access Control

September 1, 1988
Author(s)
Martha E. Haykin, Robert B. Warnar
A smart card is a credit-card-sized device containing one or more integrated circuit chips, which perform the functions of a microprocessor, memory, and an input/output interface. Smart cards, and other related devices, may be used to provide an increased

Accuracy, Integrity, and Security in Computerized Vote-Tallying

August 1, 1988
Author(s)
Roy Saltman
Recommendations are provided to promote accuracy, integrity, and security in computerized vote-tallying, and to improve confidence in the results produced. The recommendations respond to identified problems, and concern software, hardware, operational

Message Authentication Code (MAC) Validation System: Requirements and Procedures

May 1, 1988
Author(s)
Miles E. Smid, Elaine B. Barker, David Balenson, Martha E. Haykin
The National Bureau of Standards Message Authentication Code (MAC) Validation System (MVS) tests message authentication devices for conformance to two data authentication standards: Federal Information Processing Standard Publication (FIPS PUB) 113,

Guide to Auditing for Controls and Security: A System Development Life Cycle Approach

April 1, 1988
Author(s)
Zella G. Ruthberg, Bonnie T. Fisher, William E. Perry, John W. Lainhart, James G. Cox, Mark Gillen, Douglas B. Hunt
This guide addresses auditing the system development life cycle (SDLC) process for an automated information system (AIS), to ensure that controls and security are designed and built into the system. The guide also presents a process for deciding which

Guide on Selecting ADP Backup Processing Alternatives

October 1, 1985
Author(s)
Irene E. Isaac
This publication addresses the issue of selecting ADP backup processing support in advance of events that cause the loss of data processing capability. The document emphasizes the need for managers at all levels of the organization to support the planning

Technology Assessment: Methods for Measuring the Level of Computer Security

October 1, 1985
Author(s)
William Neugent, John Gilligan, Lance Hoffman, Zella G. Ruthberg
This technology assessment constitutes a summary and assessment of methods for measuring the level of computer security in computer applications, systems, and installations. The initial draft report for this document was produced in June 1981 for the

Security of Personal Computer Systems: A Management Guide

January 1, 1985
Author(s)
Dennis D. Steinauer
The use of personal computer systems (often called desktop or professional computers) in the office and home environment has placed increasingly powerful information system technology in the hands of growing numbers of users. While providing many benefits

Executive Guide to ADP Contingency Planning

January 1, 1982
Author(s)
James K. Shaw, Stuart W. Katzke
This document provides, in the form of questions and answers, the background and basic essential information required to understand the developmental process for Automatic Data Processing (ADP) contingency plans. The primary intended audience consists of

Guidelines for Implementing and Using the NBS Data Encryption Standard

April 1, 1981
Author(s)
Institute for Computer Sciences and Technology National Bureau of Standards
[Withdrawn May 19, 2005] The Data Encryption Standard (DES) was published as Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) 46 on January 15, 1977. The DES specifies a cryptographic algorithm for protecting computer data. FIPS PUB 81

DES Modes of Operation [includes Change Notice of May 31, 1996]

December 2, 1980
Author(s)
Institute for Computer Sciences and Technology National Bureau of Standards
[Withdrawn May 19, 2005] The Federal Data Encryption Standard (DES) (FIPS 46) specifies a cryptographic algorithm to be used for the cryptographic protection of sensitive, but unclassified, computer data. This FIPS defines four modes of operation for the

Guideline on User Authentication Techniques for Computer Network Access Control

September 29, 1980
Author(s)
Institute for Computer Sciences and Technology National Bureau of Standards
[Withdrawn February 8, 2005] This Guideline provides information and guidance to Federal agencies on techniques and practices which can be used to control access to computer resources via remote terminals and networks. A variety of methods are described

Guidelines for Security of Computer Applications

June 30, 1980
Author(s)
Institute for Computer Sciences and Technology National Bureau of Standards
[Withdrawn February 8, 2005] Security decisions should be an integral part of the entire planning, development, and operation of a computer application. This guideline describes the technical and managerial decisions that should be made in order to assure

A Survey of Remote Monitoring

January 1, 1979
Author(s)
G J. Nutt
This report describes remote monitoring in the application areas of performance evaluation, diagnostic testing, performance assurance and system security testing. The evolution of remote monitoring is briefly reviewed and, then, remote monitors are

Effective Use of Computing Technology in Vote-Tallying

April 1, 1978
Author(s)
Roy Saltman
The results of a systems analysis and evaluation conducted on the role of automatic digital processing in vote-tallying are presented. Included in the report are descriptions of hardware, software, and administrative problems encountered in fourteen
Was this page helpful?