Evaluating Data Security, The Initial Review

Abstract

Because computer systems, data bases, and communications networks are the nerve centers of modern organizations, computer security is essential to such organizations' well-being. This article discusses general computer security issues and suggests a methodology for evaluating an organizations current data, program, and operations security.

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Frederick Gallegos

Frederick Gallegos, CISA, CDE, is the manager of the management science group of the Government Accounting Office in Los Angeles. He also lectures for the CIS department at California State Polytechnic University at Pomona.

David M. Wright

David M. Wright is a material cost analyst for General Dynamics Corp, Pomona Division, as well as an MSBA candidate in EDP auditing at California State Polytechnic University at Pomona.