November 1, 2005
ALL EMPLOYEES
SUBJECT: Computer Security Day
Over the past few years, 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 security awareness and attention in all of our surroundings.
We work hard to protect the safety
and security of our employees, our customers, and the nation's mail.
We must also include in our focus, information security.
The Postal Service, like many private
and government institutions, will observe annual Computer Security
Day on November 17, 2005. 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://blue.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 SW
WASHINGTON DC
20260-1500
202-268-6900
FAX: 202-268-4492
rotto@email.usps.com
WWW.USPS.COM
