| 7.x |
Approved w/Constraints
[2, 5, 6] |
Approved w/Constraints
[2, 5, 6] |
Approved w/Constraints
[2, 5, 6] |
Approved w/Constraints
[2, 5, 6] |
Approved w/Constraints
[2, 5, 6] |
Approved w/Constraints
[2, 5, 6] |
Approved w/Constraints
[2, 5, 6] |
Divest
[2, 3, 6] |
Approved w/Constraints
[2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11] |
Approved w/Constraints
[2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11] |
Approved w/Constraints
[2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11] |
Approved w/Constraints
[2, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12] |
| | | | [1] | Veterans Affairs (VA) users must ensure VA sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. All instances of deployment using this technology should be reviewed by the local ISO (Information Security Officer) to ensure compliance with VA Handbook 6500. | | | [2] | Technology must remain patched and operated in accordance with Federal and Department security policies and guidelines in order to mitigate known and future security vulnerabilities. | | | [3] | If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period. | | | [4] | Veterans Affairs (VA) users must ensure VA sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. All instances of deployment using this technology should be reviewed by the local ISO (Information Security Officer) to ensure compliance with VA Handbook 6500. | | | [5] | If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period.
Users must ensure that Microsoft .NET Framework and Microsoft Internet Explorer are implemented with VA-approved baselines. | | | [6] | Veterans Affairs (VA) users must ensure VA sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. All instances of deployment using this technology should be reviewed by the local ISO (Information Security Officer) to ensure compliance with VA Handbook 6500. | | | [7] | If free trialware is utilized, the software must be purchased or removed at the end of the trial period.
Users must utilize approved internet browsers, as Microsoft Internet Explorer has reached End of Life status. See Category Tab for details.
This technology requires using a Universal Service Bus (USB) technology to transfer data into the records. As such, proper precautions need to be taken to protect data.
The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) features of this software must not be used as the FTP protocol is prohibited for use on the VA network. (For further information see: VA Policy Memo VAIQ 7615193 on Prohibited Use of File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and Telnet Services) | | | [8] | Veterans Affairs (VA) users must ensure VA sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. All instances of deployment using this technology should be reviewed by the local ISSO (Information System Security Officer) to ensure compliance with VA Handbook 6500. | | | [9] | Users should check with their supervisor, Information System Security Officer (ISSO) or local OIT representative for permission to download and use this software. Downloaded software must always be scanned for viruses prior to installation to prevent adware or malware. Freeware may only be downloaded directly from the primary site that the creator of the software has advertised for public download and user or development community engagement. Users should note, any attempt by the installation process to install any additional, unrelated software is not approved and the user should take the proper steps to decline those installations. | | | [10] | If this technology is an FDA certified medical device or is categorized by the Department as a networked medical device then it must be isolated and protected in accordance with The Medical Device Isolation Architecture (MDIA) 2015 Guidance. This guideline stipulates that if the device meets ANY of the following criteria, then it must be isolated:
- If the device cannot have the VA standard desktop security suite loaded on it. This includes but is not limited to Anti-Virus, HIPS, USB Access controls, software/hardware inventory, automated software updates/patches and Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
- If the device is a Windows device and cannot be part of the domain
- If the device is not part of the regular IT patched management process
- Non Windows devices (UNIX, Linux, MAC/Apple, etc.)
The criteria should be applied to both FDA certified and non-FDA certified devices which must maintain medical/clinical functionality. An example would be a PC that is not running the current supported operating system in order to manage medication-dispensing devices. While these may not be considered strictly medical devices, they are still vulnerable to attack and need to be protected. For guidance and assistance in security networked medical devices, please contact the Medical Device Isolation Architecture (MDIA) Working Group. | | | [11] | Due to potential information security risks for cloud-based technologies, users should coordinate closely with their facility ISSO for guidance and assistance on cloud products. If further guidance is needed contact the Enterprise Cloud Solution Office (ECSO), which is the body responsible for new software development in and migration of existing systems to the VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC) and ensuring organizational information, Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Protected Health Information (PHI), and VA sensitive data are not compromised within the VAEC. For information about Software as a Service (SaaS) products or to submit a SaaS product request with the VA OIT Product Engineering team, please use their online form.
(Ref: VA Directive 6004, VA Directive 6517, VA Directive 6513 and VA Directive 6102). | | | [12] | Veterans Affairs (VA) users must ensure VA sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. All instances of deployment using this technology should be reviewed by the local ISSO (Information System Security Officer) to ensure compliance with both VA Handbook 6500 and VA Directive 6500. |
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