Distributed Data Collection (DDC) for RA Including HCRP/EDGE Server FAQ
Guidance for FAQ regarding Edge Server Operations and Technical - Security and Integrity
Program Area: Distributed Data Collection (DDC) for RA Including HCRP/EDGE Server
Question: Does Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) require issuers to install an Anti-Intrusion system for the On-Premise EDGE server?
Answer: CMS expects issuers to follow industry best practices for securing their servers. Issuers will be responsible for the complete suite of security support and controls. For the updated EDGE server design, CMS has not issued specific security requirements that issuers must follow.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: November 18, 2014
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