Tips for Staying Compliant with Federal Mandates
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Alert on what's actionable
There's a tendency to alert on events and changes that are interesting. Resist that tendency and ensure you're only alerting on things that are actionable – something you can do something about.
Complete awareness of agency network activity is not only critical to maintaining compliance with important government mandates; it is also a key security component in today's complex IT environment. According to a recent Dell Software survey, half of senior federal IT professionals surveyed indicated that they are reactive to network vulnerabilities and, as a result, struggle to maintain compliance with mandated IT policies and standards.
With compliance remaining both a constant imperative and challenge for government agencies and organizations, Dell Software's Tim Sedlack, senior product manager, has created a list of tips for staying compliant with government mandates.
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