United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States Government Accountability Office author aut Government Organization text government publication eng GAOREPORTS Legislative Agency Publications gao legislative 2010-08-12 U.S. Government Printing Office 2001-10-15 monographic deposited born digital 39 p. GA 1.13:GAO-02-24 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GAOREPORTS-GAO-02-24 P0b002ee1803a41b4 f:d0224 DGPO 2010-08-12 2011-03-28 GAOREPORTS-GAO-02-24 machine generated eng fdlp REPORT GAOREPORTS-GAO-02-24 GAO-02-24 Computer crimes Computer security Computer viruses Data integrity Information resources management Interagency relations Strategic planning Code Red Computer Worm ILOVEYOU Computer Virus Nimba Comptuer Worm SirCam Computer Virus Other Written Product A02297 Information sharing and coordination are key elements in developing comprehensive and practical approaches to defending against computer-based, or cyber, attacks. The organizations GAO reviewed identified factors deemed critical to their success in building successful information-sharing relationships with and among their members. All of the organizations identified trust as an essential underlying element to successful relationships. The further said that trust could be built only over time and, primarily, through personal relationships. Among the challenges identified, one of the most difficult to overcome was new members' initial reluctance to share information. Other challenges included (1) developing agreements on the use and protection of shared information, (2) obtaining adequate funding for Web sites and meetings while avoiding contributions intended primarily to promote the interests of an individual organization, (3) maintaining a focus on emerging issues of interest to members, and (4) maintaining appropriately skilled professional and administrative staff. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GAOREPORTS-GAO-02-24/html/GAOREPORTS-GAO-02-24.htm https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GAOREPORTS-GAO-02-24/pdf/GAOREPORTS-GAO-02-24.pdf GAO-02-24 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GAOREPORTS-GAO-02-24 Other Written Product GAO-02-24; Information Sharing: Practices That Can Benefit Critical Infrastructure Protection; Computer crimes Computer security Computer viruses Data integrity Information resources management Interagency relations Strategic planning Code Red Computer Worm ILOVEYOU Computer Virus Nimba Comptuer Worm SirCam Computer Virus