登录查看更多内容

How can you ensure your EMM security policies comply with HIPAA and GDPR?

由人工智能和领英社区提供技术支持

If you manage mobile devices in your organization, you need to ensure that your enterprise mobility management (EMM) security policies comply with the relevant data protection laws, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These laws regulate how personal and sensitive data, such as health information and biometric data, are collected, stored, processed, and shared. Failing to comply with these laws can result in hefty fines, lawsuits, and reputational damage. In this article, we will discuss some best practices for creating and enforcing EMM security policies that align with HIPAA and GDPR requirements.

此文章中的业界达人

由社区从 5 条内容中精选。了解更多

Anil Chiplunkar

Information / Cyber Security, Data Privacy and IT Professional, Cyber Fraud Investigator (Principal Auditor ISO 27001…
Julie Chatman MBA, CISM

1 Assess your data flows

The first step to ensure compliance is to assess your data flows and identify what types of data you collect, store, process, and share through your mobile devices and applications. You need to map out the sources, destinations, and transit points of your data, as well as the legal basis and purpose of your data processing activities. You also need to document the roles and responsibilities of your data controllers, processors, and sub-processors, and ensure that you have valid contracts and agreements with them. This will help you to determine the scope and level of compliance that you need to achieve.

添加您的观点

Anil Chiplunkar

Information / Cyber Security, Data Privacy and IT Professional, Cyber Fraud Investigator (Principal Auditor ISO 27001, CFE, CISM, CDPP, CFAP, CAME ............. )
举报内容
If the Health data or PHI / PII is to be protected as per HIPAA or GDPR or for that matter due to any legal or regulatory requirements, and the data is accessed (including storage, modification, viewing etc.) using mobile devices then while devising EMM policies it is important to decide on controls that are required to protect the data. The first step in this direction would be identify the PHI / PII that is being accessed via the mobile devices so that it will enable selecting appropriate controls to protect PHI /PII. As the mobile devices are used here, the 'protection of data-in-transit' would be important in addition to 'data at rest'

已翻译

赞
Arunkumar K.

CTO @ Sennovate | Pioneering AI Cybersecurity Solutions | Former CISO in Web3 & Crypto | Experienced with Bolstering defences for State & National Governments
举报内容
Understand the regulation: HIPAA: Ensure Protected Health Information (PHI) is encrypted in transit and at rest. Implement access controls to ensure only authorized personnel can access PHI. Monitor and log access to PHI to track who is accessing data and when. Have a process in place for the secure disposal of PHI when it is no longer needed. GDPR: Ensure personal data is processed lawfully, transparently, and for a specific purpose. Implement measures to protect personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing and accidental loss, destruction. Ensure data subjects rights are upheld, including access to their data, the right to be forgotten, and data portability.

已翻译

赞

2 Implement encryption and access control

The second step is to implement encryption and access control measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. You need to encrypt your data both at rest and in transit, using strong and up-to-date algorithms and protocols. You also need to enforce access control policies that limit who can access your data and for what purposes, based on the principle of least privilege. You can use authentication, authorization, and auditing mechanisms, such as passwords, biometrics, tokens, certificates, roles, permissions, and logs, to ensure that only authorized and verified users can access your data and that you can track and monitor their activities.

添加您的观点

加载更多内容

3 Manage devices and applications

The third step is to manage your devices and applications to ensure that they are secure and compliant. You need to have a clear inventory of your devices and applications, and keep them updated with the latest patches and security fixes. You also need to have policies and tools to remotely manage, monitor, and wipe your devices and applications in case of loss, theft, or compromise. You can use features such as device enrollment, configuration, locking, wiping, backup, recovery, and reporting to maintain control over your devices and applications. You also need to have policies and tools to control what applications can be installed, used, or accessed on your devices, and what permissions and data they can access. You can use features such as application whitelisting, blacklisting, sandboxing, encryption, and data leakage prevention to secure your applications.

添加您的观点

4 Educate your users and stakeholders

The fourth step is to educate your users and stakeholders about the importance of compliance and the best practices for using mobile devices and applications. You need to provide them with clear and concise information about your EMM security policies and the data protection laws that apply to them. You also need to train them on how to use mobile devices and applications securely and responsibly, and how to report any incidents or breaches. You can use methods such as awareness campaigns, newsletters, webinars, workshops, quizzes, and feedback to educate your users and stakeholders.

添加您的观点

Julie Chatman MBA, CISM
举报内容
The importance of this step cannot be overstated. Users are an organization’s greatest defense against #cyber threats. Education should be realistic and help users feel a sense of ownership and responsibility for protecting the organization’s digital assets as they use mobile devices for flexibility and convenience

已翻译

赞

5 Monitor and audit your compliance

The fifth step is to monitor and audit your compliance regularly and continuously. You need to have mechanisms and tools to measure, report, and improve your compliance performance and effectiveness. You also need to have processes and procedures to detect, respond, and recover from any incidents or breaches that may affect your data or devices. You can use features such as logs, alerts, notifications, dashboards, reports, and audits to monitor and audit your compliance. You also need to have a data breach response plan that outlines the roles, responsibilities, actions, and communication strategies that you will follow in case of a data breach.

添加您的观点

6 Review and update your policies

The sixth step is to review and update your policies periodically and whenever there are changes in your data flows, devices, applications, or legal requirements. You need to ensure that your policies are relevant, effective, and compliant with the current and future data protection laws and standards. You also need to communicate any changes or updates to your users and stakeholders, and ensure that they understand and adhere to them. You can use methods such as surveys, feedback, reviews, and evaluations to review and update your policies.

添加您的观点

加载更多内容

7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

添加您的观点

Information Security

+ 关注

给文章评分

我们借助人工智能创建了此文章。您认为这篇文章怎么样？

很棒不太好

举报此文章

查看全部

How can you ensure your EMM security policies comply with HIPAA and GDPR?

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

1 Assess your data flows

2 Implement encryption and access control

3 Manage devices and applications

4 Educate your users and stakeholders

5 Monitor and audit your compliance

6 Review and update your policies

7 Here’s what else to consider

Information Security

给文章评分

感谢您的反馈

更多Information Security相关文章

更多相关阅读内容

How can you ensure your EMM security policies comply with HIPAA and GDPR?

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

1 Assess your data flows

2 Implement encryption and access control

3 Manage devices and applications

4 Educate your users and stakeholders

5 Monitor and audit your compliance

6 Review and update your policies

7 Here’s what else to consider

Information Security

给文章评分

感谢您的反馈

查看其他技能