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HHS Watchdog Urges Cyber Governance Overhaul

Source: CU InfoSecurity
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Summary

- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services urged to standardize governance and controls for cyberthreat response. - Need to improve oversight of third-party contractors to mitigate risk.

Why It Matters for Texas Credit Unions

While the article focuses on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the guidance on standardizing governance and controls for cyberthreat response is relevant to all credit unions, including those in Texas.

Original Source Material

OIG: Gaps in Standards, Third-Party Oversight Put Agencies, Health Sector at Risk Auditors say the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services should buttress its ability to respond to cyberthreats by standardizing governance and controls across its many divisions - and also do a better job of overseeing its many contractors and the risk they introduce.