The responsibilities include, but not limited to:
A) Directing all information protection and ECST programs in the Department.
B) Directing the VA Data Security Management and Identity Management programs, identifies protection goals, objectives and metrics consistent with the VA strategic plan.
C) Sets the direction and strategy for the development and implementation of global security and ECST policies, standards, guidelines and procedures to ensure ongoing maintenance of security and ECST in accordance with Federal laws and policies.
D) Coordinates with appropriate VA Operations, Security and Preparedness staff principals on matters related to security and ECST.
E) Appropriate and timely coordination with the VA Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to ensure timely notification of cyber security incidents and facilitation of investigation and oversight responsibilities by VA OIG.
F) Defines information protection activities, including network and infrastructure security architecture, network and infrastructure access and monitoring process and policies and ensures compliance… Read More.
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