About the OCIO
The Office of the Chief Information Officer advises the Secretary and the Assistant Secretary for Resources and Technology (ASRT) on matters pertaining to the use of information and related technologies to accomplish Departmental goals and program objectives.
The mission of the Office is to establish and provide: assistance and guidance on the use of technology-supported business process reengineering; investment analysis; performance measurement; strategic development and application of information systems and infrastructure; policies to provide improved management of information resources and technology; and better, more efficient service to our clients and employees.
The Office exercises authorities delegated by the Secretary to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information Technology, as the CIO for the Department. These authorities derive from the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996, the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Computer Matching and Privacy Act of 1988, the Computer Security Act of 1987, the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), the National Archives and Records Administration Act of 1984, the Competition in Contracting Act of 1984, the Federal Records Act of 1950, OMB Circulars A-130 and A-11, Government Printing and Binding Regulations issued by the Joint Committee on Printing, and Presidential Decision Directive 63.
October 2011: National Cyber Security Awareness Month
The President has designated October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month. I want to take this opportunity to remind HHS employees of the importance of protecting our networks and digital devices, both at work and at home. The cyber threat is real and ever increasing as Internet access and mobile device usage increase. It is up to everyone to be aware of the threat to cyberspace and protect the information of the public we serve.
The theme for this year is “Our Shared Responsibility.” Securing cyberspace is a collective effort among public and private partners, and individual citizens who rely on the Internet for communication, business, and entertainment. Raising awareness and developing strong security practices will protect the information of the public, our families, and our communities.
I urge you to take some time this month to learn more about cybersecurity and how to be safe and secure online. A great way to start is to visit one of the following web sites which provide valuable tips and information.
DHS Cybersecurity Resources. (http://www.dhs.gov/cyber)
Stop.Think.Connect. (http://www.stopthinkconnect.org)
StaySafeOnline.org (http://www.staysafeonline.org)
More information about the OCIO and its Mission Statement can be found in the