T B.5: Data Security
Ensure that data is secure. Other Information:
Data is one of the greatest weapons of our time. Because of its great power, we must ensure that FBI data is secure and available
at all times. This is accomplished through both intrusion detection/protection and the creation of a viable continuity of
operations plan (COOP) in the event of system disruption. While the FBI gathers and uses data in the fight to reduce the threats
against our citizens, it is clear that the very same data can be turned against us as a weapon of immeasurable force. It also
has the potential to be used for less disastrous but equally illegal or inappropriate purposes. As the FBI places more data
in a single repository and provides more access points and views, it must be increasingly vigilant in ensuring that the data
is handled in ways that are consistent with the U.S. Constitution, privacy and recordkeeping laws, classification standards,
and federal regulations and policies. Priority Actions: Ensure that a COOP is in place and updated annually to address changes
in environment and technology. Ensure that back-up data and processing is available at regional off-site locations. Continue
to require regular review of all information technology plans to ensure conformity to all legal standards. Seek to ensure
that both in-house and external punishment measures for willful inappropriate use of data is commensurate with the damage
caused. Ensure that data security tools and measures have the capacity to identify inappropriate or suspicious access, use,
or dissemination. Ensure that data security measures keep pace with developments in tools.
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