Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA)
FISMA 2014 codifies the Department of Homeland Security’s role in administering the implementation of information security policies for federal Executive Branch civilian agencies, overseeing agencies’ compliance with those policies, and assisting OMB in developing those policies.
The legislation provides the Department authority to develop and oversee the implementation of binding operational directives to other agencies, in coordination and consistent with OMB policies and practices.
Is Complying with FISMA Mandatory?
Compliance with the FISMA is mandatory forFederal agencies, contractors, or other sources that provide information security for the information and information systems that support the operations and assets of the agency.
What are the penalties for not complying with FISMA?
Non-compliance with FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act) can result in various penalties and consequences, which may include: Loss of Funding: Federal agencies that fail to meet FISMA compliance requirements may have their budgets reduced or face limitations on future funding for IT projects.