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WikiLeaks Prompts Federal Agencies to Assess Infosec Programs for Sensitive Data

In response to the embarrassment and perceived threat resulting from the WikiLeaks disclosures in recent months, the Office of Management and Budget has issued a hefty memo with pages of questions. The document directs agencies to assess what your agency has done or plans to do to address any perceived vulnerabilities, weaknesses, or gaps on automated systems in the post-WikiLeaks environment The memo was sent by OMB Director Jacob Lew, and it makes clear that all of the agencies that handle classified data have to complete this initial assessment by Jan. 28.

Source: https://threatpost.com/wikileaks-prompts-federal-agencies-assess-infosec-programs-sensitive-data-010411/74819/

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