Compliance & Regulation
The Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA) mandates the safeguarding of data created, stored, or accessed by federal government entities.
Federal information systems contain sensitive data and face frequent threats, making the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) essential for safeguarding this information. However, many government agencies struggle with skill shortages, hindering their ability to address vulnerabilities. The good news is that IPS can assist you in meeting FISMA’s requirements.
Fast Facts and Consequences
FISMA mandates that information security programs include continuous monitoring and procedures for detecting, reporting, and responding to security incidents.
Annual Compliance Reporting
The federal Office of Management and Budget reports annually to Congress on FISMA compliance status across the federal government. This law also extends to state agencies managing federal programs and private vendors with federal contracts.
Modernization Amendments
The Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 updated FISMA, introducing incident reporting requirements and granting authority to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Consequences of Non-Compliance
Penalties for failing to comply with FISMA include reduced federal funding, disqualification from future contracts, and potential reputational damage in the event of a security breach.
Extensive and Experienced Support
As a qualified security assessor, IPS is also certified in Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS) assessments, point-to-point encryption (P2PE) assessments, and as an approved scanning vendor (ASV). We are well-equipped to handle PCI forensic investigations (PFI) as well.
Security Portfolio That Enables Compliance
Our award-winning IPS Fusion platform serves as the foundation for centralized, integrated, and on-demand management of PCI compliance and security programs.
Supported by Industry-Leading Threat Intelligence
Leverage our elite IPS team and global network of security operations centers. Our unique threat intelligence enables us to proactively prevent, monitor, and respond to security events, ensuring your organization remains secure and compliant.