

Prior to use of this technology, users should check with their supervisor, Information Security Officer (ISO), Facility Chief Information Officer (CIO), or local Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) representative to ensure that all actions are consistent with current VA policies and procedures prior to implementation. Users must ensure sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. Users must ensure their use of this technology/standard is consistent with VA policies and standards, including, but not limited to, VA Handbooks 61 VA Directives 6004, 6513, and 6517 and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, including Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS).
WHAT IS VISUAL BASIC FOR APPLICATIONS WINDOWS
Visual Basic for Applications enables building user-defined functions (UDFs), automating processes, accessing Windows application programming interface (API), and other low-level functionality through dynamic-link libraries (DLLs). Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) for Microsoft Office Suite of Products is an implementation of Microsoft`s event-driven programming language, Visual Basic 6, and its associated integrated development environment, which are built into most Microsoft Office applications.

More information on the proper use of the TRM can be found on the Technologies must be operated and maintained in accordance with Federal and Department security and
