During an investigation into suspicious internet traffic, we identified two vulnerabilities in the USGS’ IT security posture: web-site access and open USB ports. Common methods to prevent malware incidents involve a combination of employee training (Rules of Behavior) and access controls (hardware and software technologies).We made two recommendations to help the USGS improve its IT security posture.
| Report Date | Agency Reviewed / Investigated | Report Title | Type | Location | |
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| Department of the Interior | USGS IT Security Vulnerabilities | Other |
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| Denali Commission | Top Management and Performance Challenges Facing the Denali Commission in FY2019 | Top Management Challenges | Agency-Wide | View Report | |
| U.S. Agency for International Development | Closeout Financial Audit of USAID Resources Managed by RECO Industries Limited in Uganda Under Cooperative Agreement AID-617-A-12-00004, July 1, 2016, to August 6, 2017 | Other |
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| U.S. Agency for International Development | Financial Audit of USAID Resources Managed by Expanded Church Response in Zambia Under Multiple Agreements, January 1 to December 31, 2016 | Other |
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| U.S. Agency for International Development | Financial Closeout Audit of USAID Resources Managed by Selian Lutheran Hospital in Tanzania Under Cooperative Agreement AID-621-A-11-00004, January 1 to December 31, 2016 | Other |
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| U.S. Agency for International Development | Financial Audit of USAID Resources Managed by Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation Malawi in the Southern Africa Region Under Cooperative Agreement AID-674-A-16-00003, March 31, 2016, to June 30, 2017 | Other |
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| U.S. Agency for International Development | Financial Audit of USAID Resources Managed by Witkoppen Health and Welfare Centre in South Africa Under Multiple Agreements, October 1, 2016, to September 30, 2017 | Other |
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| U.S. Agency for International Development | Financial Audit of USAID Resources Managed by AgriAid in South Africa Under Cooperative Agreement 674-A-12-00027, October 1, 2016, to September 30, 2017 | Other |
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| U.S. Agency for International Development | Financial Audit of USAID Resources Managed by Kheth'Impilo Aids Free Living in Multiple Countries Under Multiple Agreements, October 1, 2016, to September 30, 2017 | Other |
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| Department of State | Inspection of Embassy Nairobi, Kenya | Inspection / Evaluation | Agency-Wide | View Report | |