The Government Office: Federal Program Directors Voice Their Major OA Concerns at Recent FOAC

Article Abstract:

A group of federal program directors, polled before the Federal Office Automation Conference, revealed that their two major concerns are networking and compatibility. Although their office automation systems are centrally originated, the implementation is by departments, resulting in multivendor environments. Their networks are, for the most part, in the pilot stage, consisting of word processing, electronic mail, and document processing. Other issues causing concern are distinctions between office automation and data processing, information flow analysis, training and productivity assessment.

Office automation, Computer Systems, Networks, Compatibility, Conferences, Pilot Project, Decentralization

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The Government Office: More Secure Federal OA Systems Are Needed to Protect against Intrusion

Article Abstract:

Stephen G. Posniak of the Department of Defense Computer Institute, Washington, D.C., expresses concern over the vulnerability of government office automated systems to intrusion. Classified data, especially, lacks proper security measures. Stand-alone computers do not have log-on procedures. Distributed networks lack adminstrative control of output. Communication lines can be tapped. Posniak advises technological measures, administrative controls, training, and planning.

Office automation systems, Integrated Office Systems, Security, Access Controls, Distributed Systems

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The Government Office: GSA Is Sleuthing for Federal Fraud

Article Abstract:

Compass Computers, 16-bit machines by Grid Systems, are being used in a program to investigate government fraud. Joseph R. Wright, Jr., is chairman of the President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency, established to oversee the program. Fines totalling $40,000 have been levied against audited highway construction firms. Between 1978 and 1982, 172 cases involving theft of funds and computer by government employees were uncovered.

Fraud, Computer crimes, Quotations, Microcomputer, Computer Crime, Theft of Funds, Wright, Joseph

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