Risk Assessment

Overview

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently released new security standards (mainly drafts) to help organizations better manage their information technology (IT) risks. Much of this work has been authorized and funded as part of Homeland Security initiatives, which designated NIST to set national security standards. Most federal agencies, including Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will be required to comply with these standards once finalized.

DHHS is encouraging healthcare organizations who must comply with HIPAA to monitor NIST activities and provide comments and suggestions on the drafts in order to ensure that the needs of the healthcare industry are well represented.

Are You Prepared?
Tunitas Group can help. Our Risk Assessment program helps you to document your compliance to federal security standards. Where gaps are identified, our healthcare security professionals help you to select appropriate controls to mitigate threats and improve security operations. Let us help you create a risk assessment program customized to your organization based on the best mix and match of authoritative assessment resources.

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NIST Security Standards

Risk Assessment Workflow Diagram (9 Steps)
Self-Assessment Guide
Complete List of NIST 800 Series Documents