CS206 Cybersecurity Compliance and Regulations Assignment, British University College

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ASSIGNMENT TITLE - Ensuring Cybersecurity Compliance in Healthcare

SCENARIO

Your organization, a medium-sized healthcare provider, has recently expanded its services and now operates across multiple countries. You are tasked with ensuring that the organization complies with cybersecurity regulations relevant to the healthcare sector, such as HIPAA in the U.S. and GDPR in Europe.

The company’s IT infrastructure consists of a combination of on-premise servers and cloud-based systems, and it handles sensitive patient data, including personal health records (PHRs), which are subject to strict regulatory controls.

As the cybersecurity compliance officer, outline the steps you would take to ensure your organization meets the requirements of HIPAA and GDPR. Include the following:

1. What policies and procedures would you develop or update to ensure ongoing compliance, particularly in relation to data protection and incident response?
   
   
2. If a data breach occurs and patient records are exposed, what steps should the organization take to comply with the reporting requirements of both HIPAA and GDPR? (Min 200 words)

TASK 1

1.1 Describe the significance of cybersecurity regulations in protecting data and systems. How do they contribute to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information?

1.2) Compare and contrast the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). What are the key differences in their requirements, and how do they apply to organizations in different sectors?

1.3) Explain the role of sector-specific regulations, such as those in the financial and energy sectors, in ensuring cybersecurity compliance. Discuss the specific regulations for these sectors and their impact on organizations.

TASK 2

2.1) Conduct a compliance gap analysis for an organization of your choice. Identify key cybersecurity regulations that are applicable and suggest improvements in areas where the organization is not in compliance.

2.2) Develop a data protection policy for a fictional company, addressing access control, data retention, and incident response. Explain how this policy aligns with cybersecurity regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.

2.3) Discuss the importance of security audits in achieving cybersecurity compliance. What tools and techniques can organizations use to ensure effective compliance testing, and how do these audits help mitigate risks?

TASK 3

3.1) Explain the role of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools in automating compliance monitoring. How can organizations use SIEM to ensure continuous compliance with cybersecurity regulations?

3.2) As cybersecurity laws and standards evolve, how should organizations update their compliance strategies? Provide examples of how businesses can keep up with these changes and ensure ongoing staff training and awareness.

3.3) In the event of a cybersecurity breach, explain the steps an organization must take to meet legal obligations for reporting. How should organizations handle post-incident compliance and communication with regulators?