Question CONS-07
Is it encrypted (at rest) while in the consultant's possession?
| Weight | 25 |
| High Risk | No |
| Required | No |
| Compliant Answer | Yes |
Standard Guidance
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Answering "NO"
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Answering "YES"
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Reason for Question
Consultants are often used to implement, maintain, fix, and assessment technology environments. In these cases, third-party consultants have access to institutional data, and appropriate access, whether remote or onsite, must be protected during the consulting engagement.
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