Computer Security Act of 1987

Summary

Computer Security Act of 1987 - Directs the National Bureau of Standards to establish a computer standards program for Federal computer systems, including guidelines for the security of such systems. Sets forth authorities of the Bureau in implementing such standards. Establishes a Computer System Security and Privacy Advisory Board within the Department of Commerce to: (1) identify, and advise the Bureau and the Secretary of Commerce on, issues relating to computer systems security and privacy; and (2) report findings to the Secretary, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Director of the National Security Agency, and the appropriate congressional committees. Amends the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to require the Secretary to promulgate standards and guidelines pertaining to Federal computer systems, on the basis of standards developed by the Bureau. Requires each agency to provide mandatory periodic training in computer security, under guidelines developed by the Bureau, for all employees involved with the management, use, or operation of computer systems. Requires each operator of Federal computer systems to establish a plan for the security and privacy of sensitive information. Requires the submission of such plans to the Bureau and the National Security Agency for advice and comment. Subjects such plans to disapproval by the Office of Management and Budget. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990 for specified provisions of this Act.

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 9 January 1988

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 22 June 1987

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• Reported to House amended, Part II

  summary · EN · 11 June 1987

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• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 11 June 1987

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 6 January 1987

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