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FY 2009 Budget Justification

 
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Long-Term Objective: Strategically manage information technology to support programs. 
35 VII. B.1 Information Technology Management: Ensure Critical Infrastructure Protection.

A. Perimeter Protection
Implemented encrypted incident response reporting and updated security alert/event tracking software. Implemented an updated security program plan that incorporated a comprehensive suite of security services and included improved incident response, security monitoring and risk management capabilities. Complete the redesign of the security monitoring/ net-work auditing /incident detection capability to ensure compatibility to the modified IT infrastructure Monitoring/auditing was redesigned to incorporate an additional monitoring and incident detection tool (Securify) which complies with HHS EA needs. In addition, there is now 24/7 monitoring supported by an agreement with the NIH. Implement a self-defending network strategy that includes Internet filtering, redundant firewalls, intrusion prevention and detection devices, and Virtual Private Network (VPN) devices. Improved overall security posture and compliance levels through implement-ation of customized and streamline-ed policies on various IPS/IDS devices and installation of ISS Proventia Enterprise Vulnerabil-ity Scanner, ISS Real Secure Server Sensors, and Arcsight for event correlation. Extend security monitoring/ network auditing/ incident detection capabilities to include dedicated monitors on individual, high-risk servers and devices. Operate a cyber protection and incident handling center to conduct real-time assessment of current network vulnerabil-ities and remedia-tion of network perimeters.
#  Key Outputs FY 2004 Actual FY 2005Actual FY 2006  FY 2007  FY 2008 Target/ Est. FY 2009 Target/ Est.
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Long-Term Objective: Strategically manage information technology to support programs.         
   B. Risk Assessment Performed annual self-assessments and re-certified ten (10) mission critical/ essential systems. Performed annual self-assessments, privacy impact assessments, security reviews, and ensured security plans were in place for all nine (9) mission critical/essential systems (one system removed from list). Complete Certification and Accredita-tion (C&A) for two (2) new HRSA systems and complete annual re-certification efforts on ten (10) HRSA mission critical/essential systems. Completed 100% of planned C&A activities for FY2006, including the testing of conting-ency plans and system testing and evaluation (ST&E) for all HRSA FISMA systems. Complete re-certifica-tion for four (4) major applica-tions and general support systems, perform annual security reviews for three (3) HRSA major applica-tions, and determine security require-ments for 100% of all new IT invest-ments. Completed four (4) full Certifica-tion and Accredita-tions and performed annual security reviews on fourteen (14) other HRSA systems. Complete annual security reviews for ten (10) HRSA major applica-tions, and determine security requirements for 100% of all new IT invest-ments Complete Certification and Accredita-tion for twenty (20) HRSA systems
35VII.B.1 C. Security Awareness Training Developed and implemented new awareness training module and trained 84% of HRSA staff. Developed and implemented updated awareness module and trained 96% of HRSA staff. Based on existing requirements, 100% of staff assigned specific security duties were trained and a new awareness and training program plan was developed to address newly defined requirements. Develop and deploy a training module for Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) and successfully complete annual security awareness training for 95% of HRSA staff. 100% of HRSA staff completed the web-based Security Awareness training module; 100% of FISMA system ISSO’s completed HRSA training. Full participa-tion in Security Awareness Training by 100% of HRSA Staff, specialized security training for 100% of HRSA staff identified to have significant security responsibil-ities, and participa-tion of Executive Awareness Training by 100% of HRSA executive staff. 100% completion rate for HRSA Executives and those staff identified to have significant security responsibilities. 99.9% completion rate for Security Awareness training of HRSA staff. Full participa-tion in Security Awareness Training by 100% of HRSA Staff, specialized security training for 100% of HRSA staff identified to have significant security responsibil-ities, and participa-tion of Executive Awareness Training by 100% of HRSA executive staff. Full participation in Security Awareness Training by 100% of HRSA Staff, specialized security training for 100% of HRSA staff identified to have significant security responsibilit-ies, and participation of Executive Awareness Training by 100% of HRSA executive staff.
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Long-Term Objective: Foster and lead a high quality, well-trained workforce.         
35VII.A.1. Strategic Management of Human Capital Initiative: As part of a management review; HRSA will implement a Delayering Management and Streamlining Organiza-tional Plan. Broad-ranging organiza-tional package published in Federal Register. Developed proposal to consolidate health information technology activities. Continue with implementa-tion of streamline-ing efforts. Established Office of Health Information Technology (12//05). Continue with implement-ation of streamlin-ing efforts. Established the Bureau of Clinician Recruit-ment and Service. Continue with implement-ation of streamlin-ing efforts Continue with implementa-tion of streamlining efforts
35VII.A.2. Strategic Management of Human Capital Initiative: Implement the HRSA Scholars Program 41 scholars 18 50 51 55 62 NA NA
  Appropriated Amount ($ Million) 148.533 147.08   144.421   146.283 141.087 141.087
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