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Robert L. Otto
Vice President
Chief Technology Officer
October 25, 2004
ALL EMPLOYEES
SUBJECT: Computer Security Day
Over the past few weeks, we have all become more sensitive than
ever to the critical issue of security. From the routine activities we engage
in every day, to the movement of mail throughout our system, we are acutely
aware of the need for increased awareness and attention in all of our surroundings.
We are working hard to protect the safety and security of our
employees, our customers, and the nation's mail. Heightened procedures, including
the formation of a new, cross-functional task force on mail security and hazardous
materials will go a long way toward helping us maintain the nation's confidence
in the mail.
Our focus must also include information security. The Postal Service,
like many private and government institutions, will observe annual Computer
Security Day on November 18, 2004. This Computer Security Day, Information Technology
will provide information in several forms to observe this Day -broadcasts on
USPS-TV, awareness brochures, and articles in our national publications. You
can also get additional information at http://b/ue.usps.gov/security.
I encourage you to look closely at your practices in handling
information in your daily work routines. Please become more familiar with the
policies that guide authorized uses of computers and information, and pursue
improvements in behavior and business processes that contribute to stronger
information security. Even the greatest computer technology can be undermined
by human behavior, whether intentional or accidental. A security-aware workforce
is our best first line of defense against most threats -either internal or external.
Threats to our information come in a greater variety and appear
faster than ever before. Your eyes and ears assist us to respond quickly to
incidents before harm spreads across our network.
Information security is everyone's business. Thank you for your
continued vigilance in securing Postal Service information assets.
Robert L. Otto
475 L'Enfant Plaza Plaza SW
Washington DC 20260-1500
202-268-6900
Fax: 202-268-4492
rotto@email.usps.com
www.usps.com
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