TRUSTWORTHY INFORMATION SYSTEMS HANDBOOK

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TIS Handbook last updated July 2002, Version 4.

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A revision of the TIS Handbook is in progress. The content of this online version was last updated in 2002, particularly the Criteria Set and Bibliography.

Table of Contents

1. What's in it for you?   HTML | PDF
Explains ways your government agency can benefit from using the Trustworthy Information Systems Handbook.

2. How do you use this handbook?   HTML | PDF
Describes how to determine the appropriate level of trustworthiness for any or all of your information systems.

3. What is a trustworthy information system?   HTML | PDF
Defines what is meant by information system trustworthiness.

4. What is the process for establishing trustworthiness?   HTML | PDF
Outlines some recommended steps for establishing information system trustworthiness.

5. Who should participate?   HTML | PDF
Suggests a team of people with diverse skills that can be helpful when determining information system trustworthiness.

6. Why are metadata and documentation important?   HTML | PDF
Discusses the necessity of describing an information system and its data, as well as documenting the TIS examination process.

7. How important is your information?   HTML | PDF
Describes considerations for determining the value of your information.

8. How do you use the Trustworthy Information System criteria?   HTML | PDF
Shows how the criteria can be flexibly applied depending on your particular information system needs.

9. What are the criteria for a trustworthy information system?   HTML | PDF
Outlines the criteria set, detailing the best available practices for implementing a trustworthy information system.

10. Glossary   HTML | PDF
Defines terms that are used throughout the Handbook.

11. Bibliography   HTML | PDF
Provides citations to works consulted during Handbook development.

12. Appendices   HTML | PDF
Contain citation information, background on the project, funding, and sponsorship; the field testing component used to create the Handbook and results from field tests; pertinent laws, policies, and case law; and tools.

You also have the option to download the complete TIS Handbook in PDF (662 KB).