GAO: HHS lacks strong security program
HIPAA Weekly Advisor, September 25, 2006
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HHS has significant weaknesses in controls designed to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its sensitive information and systems, according to a report issued by the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
Information Security: Department of Health and Human Services Needs to Fully Implement Its Program criticizes the department for failing to implement a department-wide information security program. This has led to an increased risk that unauthorized individuals will gain access to HHS' information, according to the GAO.
Specifically, the GAO points out that HHS has neglected to establish all the necessary elements of
- risk assessments
- policies and procedures
- security awareness and training
- incident handling
- plans for operations continuity
Click here to read the GAO report.
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