House Science Committee Staff Gains ITAA Information Security Awareness Certification.Business Editors ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 17, 2003 The Information Technology Association of America See ITAA. (ITAA (Information Technology Association of America, Arlington, VA, www.itaa.org) Formerly the Association of Data Processing Service Organizations (ADAPSO). A membership organization founded in 1960 that defines performance standards, improves management methods and monitors government ) today announced that the U.S. House of Representatives, House Science Committee, Majority staff, is one of the first organizations to gain ITAA Information Security Awareness Security awareness is the knowledge and attitude members of an organization possess regarding the protection of the physical and, especially, information assets of that organization. Certification (I-ACERT I-ACERT Information Security Awareness Certification ). The House Science Committee staff participated in the pilot of the I-ACERT certification program. Certification means that the overwhelming majority of computer users on the Committee Majority staff have a thorough awareness and understanding of basic information security best practices. "We congratulate Chairman Boehlert for his leadership on this issue and for assembling the kind of team that can 'walk the talk' when it comes to information security," said ITAA President Harris N. Miller. The ITAA I-ACERT program measures computer user awareness in eight areas deemed critical to a sound understanding of computer security best practices. For information on ITAA's industry-leading information security programs and policy, including the I-ACERT program, visit www.itaa.org/infosec. The Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) provides global public policy, business networking This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. , and national leadership to promote the continued rapid growth of the IT industry. ITAA consists of over 400 corporate members throughout the U.S., and a global network of 49 countries' IT associations. The Association plays the leading role in issues of IT industry concern including information security, taxes and finance policy, digital intellectual property protection, telecommunications competition, workforce and education, immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important. , online privacy and consumer protection, government IT procurement, human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. and e-commerce policy. ITAA members range from the smallest IT start-ups to industry leaders in the Internet, software, IT services, ASP, digital content, systems integration, telecommunications, and enterprise solution fields. For more information visit www.itaa.org. The ITAA I-ACERT Certification program is managed by ITAA Services, Inc. |
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