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Notification Type: Temporary Block due to Possible Misuse
Subject: Immediate Attention Required - Access to the NCBI Website Temporarily Susped
Date of Notification
To whom it may concern,
This message serves as formal notice that access to our website at www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov has been temporarily restricted for users associated with your site. The suspension of access is due to an incident of possible misuse or abuse, which is not indicative of security concerns like viruses or cyber-attacks.
The measures taken are part of our stringent policies med at ensuring the smooth operation and accessibility of the NCBI website for all legitimate users worldwide. This breach in your system's integrity but may be triggered by activities that affect its efficiency and usability for other researchers.
We understand this situation might have caused inconvenience or disruption to your research process, which we deeply apologize for. To restore access and ensure a more efficient interaction with our site going forward:
1 Please have your system administrator contact us at [email protected] for assistance.
2 Review the NCBI E-utilities and documentation avlable at http:www.ncbi.nlm.nih.govbooksNBK25497 to familiarize yourself better with optimal usage techniques. Proper use of these utilities can prevent future issues that may hinder others' access.
For clarification on this matter, further inquiries should be directed towards our Information Technology department.
In the meantime, we encourage you to utilize alternative resources for your immediate research needs until resolution.
We value your contribution to scientific research and appreciate your understanding during this temporary disruption. We m to resolve the issue promptly so that normal service can resume as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Your Name
Your Position
NCBI Contact Information
Revision Date: May 18, 2015
Subject: Revision of Existing Vulnerability Disclosure Policy
To all relevant stakeholders within the Health and Services Department,
We have revised our Vulnerability Disclosure policy to provide clearer guidelines for handling potential security issues that may affect our systems or services. This updated revision enhance transparency and ensure efficient communication channels in addressing vulnerabilities.
Key points include:
An improved process for reporting security incidents, including steps on how to properly document and escalate findings.
Clarification on the timeframes for response from our team during an incident - we have committed to a more robust and timely process with defined escalation paths based on severity levels of reported issues.
Enhanced cooperation with external partners in vulnerability disclosure - this includes clearer communication protocols, improved collaboration mechanisms, and more streamlined feedback processes.
We believe these changes will contribute significantly to improving the overall security posture within our department. We remn dedicated to protecting sensitive data and fostering a secure environment for all users interacting with HHS systems.
Please review the updated policy document attached below for comprehensive detls on these revisions:
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For further inquiries regarding this update, please contact Contact Information.
Thank you for your cooperation in mntning our commitment to security excellence.
Best regards,
Your Name
Vice President of Security Privacy
HHS Department
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