US Government Issues Security Guidelines

The US Government has issued some guidelines for securing national systems, which it says could be adapted for private use. The first of three documents, described briefly below, has been released:

The Federal CIO's Guide to the Dynamic Data Center

The Federal Government data center is rapidly evolving to provide new services and capabilities that can greatly enhance the value of the agency's enterprise infrastructure. From a business perspective, it has become abundantly clear that if IT is going to act as a business driver, it is necessary to take control of the data center and leverage its capabilities and potential, making a Dynamic Data Center an organizational asset.

This report is available from this site.