5.2: Information Technology
Effective Information Technology Management - Provide a well-managed and secure enterprise information technology environment. Other Information:
Development of a comprehensive plan that optimizes the use of resources in support of all strategic and management goals and
objectives. The Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-106) requires that every Federal agency develop an Enterprise Architecture
(EA). EA ensures that the business and technical architectures for the Department support the HHS mission and outcome objectives
by establishing relationships between and among business operations and the information systems and resources that enable
those operations. EA takes a comprehensive view of the enterprise, including strategic planning, organizational development,
relationship management, business process improvement, information and knowledge management, and operations. EA will enable
the Department to achieve more effective planning and control over investments for information technology by enhancing flexibility
and interoperability across information systems; reducing redundancies; and improving access to accurate, timely, and consistent
information. Maintain a secure environment in which all aspects of security, privacy, and confidentiality are addressed. HHS
is an attractive high-profile target for hackers and those with malicious intent seeking sensitive medical information, homeland
security first responder information, patent and intellectual property worth billions of dollars, and much more. In order
to address these immediate challenges and comply with Federal legislation, HHS has developed a proactive, enterprisewide information
technology (IT) security program (Secure One HHS) to help protect the HHS IT infrastructure against potential threats and
vulnerabilities. The Secure One HHS IT Security Program was designed to increase the baseline IT security posture across all
HHS operating divisions while reducing reporting burdens for compliance with Federal mandates. The creation of this new security
program, which spans the HHS IT community, Headquarters, and the operating divisions, is an important step in protecting HHS’s
ability to provide mission-critical services and maintain the public’s trust and confidence in the quality of HHS services
and business operations. Manage information technology projects and investment to demonstrate results and consistently provide
the value intended. This activity will require the successful completion of all aspects of project and investment management
rigor that are described in the HHS Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (the integration of management, business, and engineering
life-cycle processes that span the enterprise to align IT with the business). This success will be measured by the HHS Capital
Planning and Investment Control process, which structures budget formulation and execution, ensures that investments consistently
support the strategic goals of the agency, and includes the evaluation of effective earned value management.
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