Healthcare IT Security Checklist: Data Protection & Access Control
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Data Encryption & Storage
Ensuring sensitive patient data is protected both at rest and in transit.
Encryption Method Used (Data at Rest)
Encryption Method Used (Data in Transit)
Encryption Key Rotation Frequency (Days)
Description of Data Storage Location(s)
Data Masking Implemented?
Encryption Key Management Policy Document
Access Control & Authentication
Managing user permissions and verifying identities.
Multi-Factor Authentication Enabled?
Password Complexity Requirements Applied?
Maximum Password Age (Days)
Privilege Access Review Frequency
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Implemented for:
Last Access Control Audit Date
Notes on Access Control Processes
Network Security
Protecting network infrastructure from unauthorized access and threats.
Firewall Status
Firewall Rule Count
Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Status
Recent Network Activity Logs Summary
VPN Status
Last Network Security Scan Date
Network Segmentation Implemented?
Endpoint Security
Securing devices accessing healthcare data, including computers, tablets, and mobile phones.
Endpoint Protection Software Installed?
Last Full Scan Completion Status (0 = Failed, 1 = Passed)
Last Security Patch Applied Date
Mobile Device Management (MDM) implemented?
Which of the following endpoint security controls are in place?
Describe any unusual endpoint behavior observed recently.
Vulnerability Management
Identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities in systems and applications.
Last Vulnerability Scan Date
Scan Frequency (Days)
Summary of Recent Scan Results
Critical/High Severity Vulnerabilities Found?
Description of Remediation Steps for High Severity Vulnerabilities
Target Remediation Completion Date
Vulnerability Scanning Tool Used
Scan Report Attachment (Optional)
Incident Response & Recovery
Planning for and responding to security incidents effectively.
Incident Start Date/Time
Brief Description of Incident
Incident Severity (Low, Medium, High, Critical)
Estimated Number of Records Affected
Systems Impacted (Check all that apply)
Containment Steps Taken
Eradication Steps Taken
Date of Recovery Confirmation
Backup and Disaster Recovery
Implementing strategies to ensure data availability in case of system failures or disasters.
Backup Frequency (e.g., Daily, Weekly)
Last Successful Full Backup Date
Retention Period for Backups (in days)
Offsite Backup Storage Location
Backup Verification Method (e.g., Test Restore)
Last Disaster Recovery Drill Date
Detailed Description of Disaster Recovery Plan
Security Awareness Training
Educating staff on security best practices and potential threats.
Last Training Completion Date
Topics Covered in Training
Briefly describe your understanding of phishing scams.
How do you typically report suspected phishing emails?
How many times have you reviewed the organization's security policies this year?
Compliance & Regulatory Requirements
Adhering to relevant laws and regulations, such as HIPAA and HITECH.
HIPAA Security Rule Assessment Completed?
Last HIPAA Risk Assessment Date
State Privacy Law Compliance?
Summary of Relevant State Privacy Laws Applied
HITECH Act Compliance?
Breach Notification Reporting Deadline (Days)
Supporting Documentation (e.g., Policies, Agreements)
Third-Party Risk Management
Assessing and managing security risks associated with third-party vendors.
Vendor Risk Tier (High, Medium, Low)
Vendor Contract Start Date
Last Risk Assessment Completion Date
Number of Patients' Data Processed by Vendor
Summary of Vendor's Security Practices
Services Provided by Vendor (Select all that apply)
Vendor Security Assessment Report
Vendor Compliance Status (Compliant, Non-Compliant, In Progress)
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