Omb circular a1, value engineering 122620 8 pages, 334 kb proposed revision to omb circular a1 8 pages. Personnel controls since the greatest threat to most computer systems comes from authorized users, agencies should institute personnel controls such as least privilege, separation of duties, and individual accountability. It was used to collect feedback from the public on proposed revisions to omb circular a. Circular a attempts to keep these important benefits as a part of the authorization of systems. The revised omb circular a was announced on july 27, 2016. The office of management and budget omb released the updated circular no. December 24, 1985, and incorporates requirements of the. Office of management and budget, executive office of the president. In july 2016, the office of management and budget omb revised circular a, managing information as a strategic resource, to reflect changes in law and advances in technology. Federal register notice on revision of omb circular a. The revisions also ensure consistency with executive orders, presidential directives, recent omb policy, and national institute of standards and technology. The activities include the development of rules, security training, and the implementation of other operational, management, and technical controls.
The previous version of circular a was published in 2000 on the heels of the. The update to circular a gathers in one resource a wide range of policy updates for federal agencies regarding cybersecurity, information governance, privacy, records management, open data, and acquisitions. Circular a was first issued in december 1985 to meet information resource management requirements that were included. Omb circular a, managing information as a strategic. Communications policies pdf 4 pages, 197 kb omb circular a, managing federal information as a strategic resource. A was written, because it allowed omb to focus discussion on federal agencies responsibilities for actively distributing information. The circular details policy updates regarding records management, information governance, open data, cybersecurity, privacy, and acquisitions. A, revised 5 cfr 731, 732, and authorities cited therein. The circular a is the overarching framework for all things related to federal information policy. Office of management and budget omb circular a, section 8b3, securing agency.
December 24, 1985, and incorporates requirements of the computer security act of 1987 p. Circular a serves as the overarching policy and framework for. Omb circular a , titled managing information as a strategic resource, is one of many government circulars produced by the united states federal government to establish policy for executive branch departments and agencies. Office of management and budget circular a managing. Omb circular a, titled managing information as a strategic resource, is one of many government circulars produced by the united states federal. Managing information as a strategic resource circular a serves as the overarching policy and framework for federal information resources management first update in 16 years was released july 28, 2016 significant revisions made to reflect current statute, executive orders, presidential directives, government. The office of management and budget omb has revised circular a, managing information as a strategic resource, to reflect changes in law and advances in technology. However, popular usage and evolving technology have blurred differences between the terms access and dissemination and readers of the circular were confused by the distinction. It includes a wide variety of topics including acquisition, information governance, investment.
The white house office of management and budget omb is proposing for the first time in fifteen years revisions to the. Omb circular a obama white house national archives. Use the pdf linked in the document sidebar for the official electronic format. Mar 24, 2016 the circular a is the overarching framework for all things related to federal information policy. However, popular usage and evolving technology have blurred differences between the terms access and dissemination and readers of. Circular a3 is issued under the authority of sections 503, 1111, and 7501 et seq. The revisions also ensure consistency with executive orders, presidential directives, recent omb policy, and national institute of standards and technology standards and guidelines.
The appendix revises procedures formerly contained in appendix iii to omb circular no. Jul 28, 2016 the update to circular a gathers in one resource a wide range of policy updates for federal agencies regarding cybersecurity, information governance, privacy, records management, open data, and acquisitions. Continuous diagnostics and mitigation cdm update, interagency communications, and agency involvement you are viewing this page in an unauthorized frame window. Protecting information from cyber attacks through omb circular a.
Omb circular a, titled managing information as a strategic resource, is one of many government circulars produced by the united states federal government to establish policy for executive branch departments and agencies circular a was first issued in december 1985 to meet information resource management requirements that were included in the paperwork reduction act pra of 1980. This document has been published in the federal register. This is a potential security issue, you are being redirected to nist. The circular had been under revision for several years, and now complements naras regulations and. Circular a prescribes a series of specific planning activities rather than a theoretical framework.
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