Develops IA policies and implementation guidance in accordance with Federal and DOD AIS security regulations, as well as creating policies based on the effectiveness of existing MHS IA best practices and policies.Ensures the integrity, availability, confidentiality, non-repudiation, and authentication of MHS ISs and networks supporting military readiness and peacetime healthcare.The MHS IA mission provides testing and verification, and assures adequate security controls for information technology systems supporting the DOD in the accomplishment of its healthcare mission. The MHS IA mission supports military readiness and peacetime healthcare, certifies and accredits centrally managed applications, and communicates security related IT issues or items of interest affecting the DOD. The MHS IA mission ensures the integrity, availability, confidentiality, non-repudiation, and authentication of MHS information technology (IT) Information Systems (ISs). The MHS IA program also includes identifying technical standards necessary to acquire, protect, manage, integrate, and secure information technology systems across the MHS environment.

The MHS IA program includes developing and implementing IA policies, procedures, and programs. Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), and ensure that the concepts in the DOD Global Information Grid (GIG) are interwoven throughout our efforts. In doing so, we will ensure that our Information Systems (ISs) and Networks are in compliance with the Department of Defense (DOD) IA policies, guidance, and standards, e.g. The Military Health System (MHS) Chief Information Officer (CIO) is committed to upholding the highest standards of Information Assurance (IA) to protect and maintain the confidentiality of patient information, as well as the defense of our information systems.

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