CISO

Dec 18th

OIG: USPS Capital District’s security controls for data lacks protection from hackers

The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General’s Information Technology Security Risk Model identified the Capital District as being among the five most at-risk districts for multiple quarters during fiscal years (FY) 2013 and 2014. Security events during those periods included instances of malicious software which can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive […]

Dec 18th

OIG: USPS security lapses on ‘Tracking and Reporting System’ could result in hackers gaining access

The USPS Office Of Inspector General audit  report: “Parcel Readiness– Product Tracking and Reporting System Controls” 12.16.14 PTR (formally known as Product Tracking System-II) went into production in April 2013, and provides tracking and performance data for all domestic and international package and extra services products. It is the system of record for all delivery […]

Nov 18th

Chief Information Security Officer to leave USPS for private sector

The chief information security officer for the United States Postal Service is leaving government for an undisclosed position in the private sector, the USPS confirmed to FedScoop Tuesday. The agency did not announce McGann’s departure date. “After 27 years of dedicated service, Chuck McGann is retiring from the Postal Service,” USPS spokesman Dave Partenheimer said […]