CGRC · Question #385
Which of the following acts is used to recognize the importance of information security to the economic and national security interests of the United States? Response:
The correct answer is B. FISMA. The Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) is the U.S. federal act that underscores the critical importance of information security to national and economic security.
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Which of the following acts is used to recognize the importance of information security to the economic and national security interests of the United States? Response:
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- AComputer Fraud and Abuse Act
- BFISMA
- CLanham Act
- DComputer Misuse Act
How the community answered
(34 responses)- B91% (31)
- C3% (1)
- D6% (2)
Why each option
The Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) is the U.S. federal act that underscores the critical importance of information security to national and economic security.
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) primarily addresses computer crimes, such as unauthorized access and damage to computer systems, rather than establishing comprehensive information security programs.
The Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) of 2014, which updated the 2002 act, is the primary legislation that mandates federal agencies to develop, document, and implement agency-wide information security programs. It specifically aims to protect government information and information systems, recognizing their essential role in the economic and national security interests of the United States.
The Lanham Act (Trademark Act of 1946) is the primary federal statute governing trademark law in the United States, which is unrelated to information security's importance to national security.
The Computer Misuse Act is a piece of legislation in the United Kingdom concerning computer crime, not a U.S. federal act.
Concept tested: US federal information security legislation
Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/fisma/2014/final
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