Assignment Content Based on the scenario for the Week Two Individual Assignment and utilizing the work you have done on the Security Assessment Plan and Security Assessment Report, develop a correspon

Wk 5 – Assignment Template

Password Policy


Develop a 1- to 2–page Password Policy.

Version:

<Indicate the version of the policy, its revision date, and the approver>

Purpose:

This policy prohibits the use, storage, and discloser of Personal Health Information (PHI) and Electronic Personal Heal information (EPHI) except as specifically permitted or required by HIPAA regulation.

Scope:

<Describe who this applies to in the organization>

Policy:

1. <Provide definitions used in the policy>

2. <State how passwords should be created and when they should be changed>

2. <State how passwords must be stored – e.g. encrypted>

3. <Indicate covered entities>

4. <Indicate the consequences for a breach of policy>

5. <Indicate what standards the policy follows – e.g. NIST SP800-53>