Examines Federal policies directed at protecting information, particularly in electronic communications systems. Examines the vulnerability of communications and computer systems, and the trends in technology for safeguarding information in these systems. Addresses important trends taking place in the private sector. Charts and tables.

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Covers: elements of computer security; roles and responsibilities; common threats; computer security policy; computer security program and risk management; security and planning in the computer system life cycle; assurance; personnel/user issues; preparing for contingencies and disasters; computer security incident handling; awareness, training, and education; physical and environmental security; identification and authentication; logical access control; audit trails; cryptography; and assessing and mitigating the risks to a hypothetical computer system.