NCJ Number
100244
Journal
Computer Security Journal Volume: 3 Issue: 2 Dated: (Winter 1985) Pages: 13-24
Date Published
1985
Length
12 pages
Annotation
This computer security checklist provides guidelines for protecting personal computer information and processing resources.
Abstract
The checklist is divided into subgroups, each preceded by a summary of the key problems found in that area. The risks and attendant control measures are identified as ''critical;' other concerns of lesser importance and their controls are identified as ''recommended.' Areas covered include management issues related to policies, strategies, and accountability; personnel considerations; administrative controls; the physical environment; physical access and theft prevention; moving and transferring equipment; and personal computer maintenance and repair. Additional areas are media control, backups and contingency planning, data access controls, the personal computer-mainframe connection, security in local area networks, encryption, software and documentation control, liability concerns, and auditing. (Author abstract modified)