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Healthcare IT Security Checklist: Data Protection & Access Control

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Data Encryption & Storage

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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

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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

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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

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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

5 of 10

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

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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

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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

8 of 10

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

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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

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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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