U.S. agencies earn D-plus on computer security

Feb 16 2005, AP, SecurityFocus HOME News: "The overall security of computer systems inside the largest U.S. government agencies improved marginally since last year but still merits only a D-plus on the latest progress report from Congress. "The departments of Transportation, Justice and the Interior made remarkable improvements, according to the rankings, which were compiled by the House Government Reform Committee and based on reports from each agency's inspector general. "But seven of the 24 largest agencies received failing grades, including the departments of Energy and Homeland Security." -- More....