INFORMATION SECURITY: Safeguarding of Data in Excessed Department of Energy Computers

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Abstract:

The computer systems that support the Department of Energy s DOE civilian research and development programs house enormous amounts of data and information. Although unclassified, some of the information in these systems is nevertheless sensitive and must be protected from inappropriate access or disclosure. For example, these systems might house controlled scientific and technical information such as proprietary data or information that is export controlled. For this reason, DOE property management regulations require the agency to clear the hard drives of all computers before they are transferred into the excess category for reuse or disposal. On February 16, 2001, we briefed your office on our review of the safeguarding of data in excessed DOE computers.

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

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
GAO-01-469
Monitor Series:
XD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_7.1.2_Prevent Non-kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_4.2.2_Inventory Management; JCA_5.3_Planning
Modernization Areas:
Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Cyber
Descriptor(s):
*DATA PROCESSING SECURITY, MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, COMPUTER NETWORKS, REGULATIONS, ELECTRONIC SECURITY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Systems Management and Standards
Keyword(s):
GAO REPORTS, DOE(DEPARTMERNT OF ENERGY), COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INFORMATION SECURITY
Report Date:
2001 Mar 01
Creation Date:
2001 Apr 18