INFORMATION SECURITY: IRS Electronic Filing Systems

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Abstract:

In connection with your request that we evaluate the effectiveness of the Internal Revenue Services IRS computer controls over its external access points and internal networks and systems, we assessed the effectiveness of key computer controls designed to ensure the security, privacy, and reliability of IRS electronic filing systems and electronically filed taxpayer data during last year s tax filing season. This report discusses computer control weaknesses that existed in IRS electronic filing systems during the 2000 tax filing season and describes actions IRS has taken to correct these weaknesses prior to the current 2001 tax filing season.

Author(s):
No Author(s) Identified
Author Organization(s):
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
Pagination:
0030

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
GAO-01-306
Monitor Series:
XD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6.4.2_Protect Data and Networks; JCA_5.6.1_Assess Compliance with Guidance; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Modernization Areas:
Cyber
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*DATA PROCESSING SECURITY, *ELECTRONIC SECURITY, MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, RELIABILITY, INTERNAL, COMPUTER NETWORKS, TAXES, AUDITING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Systems Management and Standards
Keyword(s):
IRS(INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE), ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEMS, INFORMATION SECURITY
Report Date:
2001 Feb 01
Creation Date:
2001 Apr 04