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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Fiscal Year 2021 Federal Information Security Modernization Act

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number:
50503-0005-12
Report Type
Audit
Component
USDA - Multi Agency
Description
As required by FISMA, OIG reviewed USDA’s ongoing efforts to improve its information technology security program and practices during FY 2021.
Joint Report
No
Agency Wide
No (location specific)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
View report on Oversight.gov

Recommendations

We recommend the Department authorize and approve its Security Awareness and Training Strategy.

https://www.oversight.gov/sites/default/files/oig-reports/USDAOIG/50503-0005-12…

We recommend the Department develop, administer, and maintain records of completing role-based security training for individuals with significant security responsibilities.

https://www.oversight.gov/sites/default/files/oig-reports/USDAOIG/50503-0005-12…

We recommend the Department and its mission areas administer and document contingency training for individuals with contingency roles and responsibilities.

https://www.oversight.gov/sites/default/files/oig-reports/USDAOIG/50503-0005-12…

We recommend the Department perform a complete review of its system-level BIAs within the timeframe prescribed by DR 3571-001.

https://www.oversight.gov/sites/default/files/oig-reports/USDAOIG/50503-0005-12…

We recommend the Department update and approve the information system contingency plans to reflect current business processes, requirements, and Governmentwide security policy and guidance.

https://www.oversight.gov/sites/default/files/oig-reports/USDAOIG/50503-0005-12…