Are there certain security policies we must have in place to ensure security compliance?
HIPAA Weekly Advisor, December 6, 2004
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This is almost impossible to answer without actually performing an information risk analysis. You need to know what you're trying to protect, what you're trying to protect it from, and how you're going to protect it before you can implement effective policies.
I can say from experience that almost every organization needs policies that cover the following areas:
- System monitoring and maintenance
- Change management
- Remote access
- Server and workstation security
- Media disposal
- User authorization
- Termination
- Physical security
- Work with outside vendors
Editor's note: This question was answered by Kevin Beaver, CISSP. This is not legal advice. Consult with your facility's legal counsel for legal matters.
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