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Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC)


FDCC - Waiver to Exempt Equipment

The FDCC, an OMB (U.S. Office of Management and Budget) mandate, requires that all Federal Agencies standardize the configuration of approximately 300 settings on each of their Windows XP and Vista Computer. The reason for this standardization is to strengthen Federal IT security by reducing opportunities for hackers to access and exploit government computer systems.

All Government-furnished Windows-based computers (whether operated by Government or contractor staff) are effected by this mandate; however, computers which directly control scientific equipment can be exempted - if granted a waiver.

In order to apply for a waiver NCI-Frederick users must complete the following short process for each computer under consideration:

Property Number:

(The NCI-Frederick Property Number can be found on a small, metal plate attached to the computer. It's typically in the form of a "C" or "S" followed by six digits. For example: C123456.


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