What is another name for the Information Technology Management Reform Act of 1996?

• A. Clinger-Cohen Act
• B. Federal Information Security Act
• C. Government Information Security Reform Act
• D. National Security Act Reformation

Answer: (A)

The act is commonly known as the Clinger-Cohen Act, named for its sponsors who championed reform of federal IT management. It established important governance structures for federal IT, including requiring agency Chief Information Officers and implementing capital planning and investment control to ensure IT investments directly support missions and security. The other names don’t reflect this 1996 reform: they refer to different laws or are not the recognized designation for this act. So, the best answer is the Clinger-Cohen Act.