Transition from ARS 3.1 to 5.0: what you need to know
As CMS has transitioned from ARS 3.1 to ARS 5.0, there have been many questions about the implications of the transition. What does it mean for your system? How does it impact your current controls? What steps are being taken at CMS to ensure compliance?
CMS Information System Contingency Plan (ISCP) Exercise Handbook
Contingency Planning at CMS
Contingency planning at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is essential for protecting the organization from potential risks and ensuring the continuity of its operations. An Information System Contingency Plan (ISCP) is the cornerstone document of contingency planning for information systems, and every CMS FISMA system must have one in place.
ISPG’s response to the new National Cybersecurity Strategy for 2023
What is the National Cybersecurity Strategy?
The Biden-Harris Administration released a National Cybersecurity Strategy in March 2023, which outlines their vision for a secure and resilient digital environment for the United States.
CMS Information Systems Security & Privacy Policy (IS2P2)
Purpose
As required under the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) of 2014 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), and in compliance with the updated requirements of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Special Publications (SP) 800-53, Revision 5, and other federal requirements, this Policy defines the framework for protecting and controlling the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of CMS information and information systems.