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FIPS PUB 191
GP6. Users must be authenticated to the LAN before accessing LAN resources.
GP7. USERIDs must be suspended after a consecutive period of non-use.
GP8. Use of LAN hardware such as traffic monitors/recorders and routers must be authorized and
monitored by the LAN Management Division.
GP9. The Computer Security Act of 1987 (P.L. 100-235) states that "Each agency shall provide
for the mandatory periodic training in computer security awareness and accepted computer
practices of all employees who are involved with the management, use, or operation of each
Federal computer system within or under the supervision of that agency".
Employees responsible for the management, operations and use of the XYZ LAN must
receive training in computer security awareness and acceptable computer practices.
Computer security training should be implemented into existing training programs such
as orientation programs for new employees, and training courses involved with
information technology systems equipment and software packages.
GP10. Security reports must be generated and reviewed on a daily basis.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ENSURING XYZ LAN SECURITY
1. Users
Users are expected to be knowledgeable about and adhere to XYZ Agency security policies, and
other applicable laws, policies, mandates and procedures. Users are ultimately responsible for
their own behavior. Specifically users are responsible for the following:
U1. Responsible for understanding and respecting relevant Federal laws, Department policies and
procedures, XYZ policies and procedures, and other applicable security policies and associated
practices for the XYZ LAN.
U2. Responsible for employing available security mechanisms for protecting the confidentiality
and integrity of their own information when required.
U2.1.
Follow site procedures for security of sensitive data as well as for
the XYZ LAN itself. Use file protection mechanisms to maintain
appropriate file access control.
U2.2.
Select and maintain good passwords. Use FIPS 112, Password
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