HHS Security and Improvement Recommendations Insert Name CSIA 412 Final Project Final Project

AGENDA  Legislative Impacts  Security Standards  Cybersecurity Profile  Summary of Findings

Legislative Impacts The effects of Presidential Policy Directive 21, the Executive Order, and the May 2011 Cybersecurity Legislative Proposal

Functional Relationships  Greatest relationship is with OCR  OCR has failed to meet requirements outlined  Legislation was designed to increase accountability & strengthen nation’s infrastructure  Most recent report shows lack of routine, preventative audit

Baseline Framework  Complete overhaul of security framework  Pre-existing relationships strengthened  Monthly joint briefings

Privacy & Civil Liberties Protection  Create risk management protocol & program  Increase internet and network security

Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity infrastructure needs strengthening Cybersecurity infrastructure needs strengthening There are notable improvements that have taken place There are notable improvements that have taken place

Security Standards In respect to Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) 200 and ISO 27001/27002

The Standards FIPS 200 Minimum security requirements for federal information and information systems. Enterprise-wide program that supports the operations of the company Baseline standard of practice ISO 27001/27002 Designed to increase efficiency and effectiveness Provides pertinent information to consumer, compliance with local laws and regulations, increases collaboration, and efficient security cost management discusses implementation of 27001

Points of Analysis System Impact Levels Impact levels are the amount of risk placed upon the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of company information. Minimum Security Requirements Assesses the baseline requirements for information security as presented by the standard. Security Control Selection Focuses on how each standard defines the selection of appropriate security control based upon the system impact level..

Points of Analysis Implementation This section considers the differences in implementation as well as how the different standards guide organizations towards successful implementation. Certification Process Evaluates the differences between the requirements and processes for obtaining compliance and certification under each standard.

Cybersecurity Profile Created in response to NIST’s security controls

Risk Assessment Vulnerability Scanning Update Tool Capacity Provides updates to the system as needed Tracks changes made and produces reports Privileged Access Separates general scanning software from those that are provided access to privileged information Security test and evaluation identifies vulnerabilities within the system Every system is required to have and run the program routinely

Identification & Authentication Local Access to Privileged Accounts Decreases the chances that an unauthorized user can gain access to privilege accounts ID badges, PIV cards/numbers, and unique passwords have increased security within HHS Remote Access Multi-level authorization policy Employee accountability Security standards outlining saving methods and data security

Incident Response Incident Response (IR) Training Designed to decrease incidents resulting from human error HHS ensures routine, high quality training of employees Deactivation sequences employed upon termination of a team member Incident Handling Incidents can be traced back to employee Breach Response Team (BRT) handles all incidents

Recommendations Update the seemingly 14 year old remote access policy Improve password verification systems Implement a password viability time period System-wide application automatic password reset after incidents/security breach

Summary The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has created a fairly comprehensive and solid systems security plan that addresses not only the major concerns of the organization but also the national standards that have been developed. HHS not only has a plan in place that is well implemented and maintained, it also has a documentation process that ensures the improvement of its systems and processes. Though there are still areas of growth that can strengthen the organization’s infrastructure while subsequently strengthening the nation’s infrastructure, overall HHS has implemented a plethora of strategies and internal policies in order to decrease health fraud and ensure the safety of privileged data.

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