FISMA and NIST

E-Activity

• The Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) provides many standards and guidance for implementing effective security management programs. Review the information, located at http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/SMA/fisma/index.html, and be prepared to discuss.

"FISMA and NIST" Please respond to the following:

• From the e-Activity, describe the main elements of FISMA in the management and governance of federal information systems.
• From the e-Activity, examine how FISMA and NIST work together to provide guidance and direction to organizations and agencies.