Finding Text
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance Significant Deficiency
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
ALN #: 84.268, 84.063, 84.007, 84.033, 84.038, and 84.379 Student Financial Assistance Cluster
Federal Award Identification #: 2022-2023 Financial Aid Year
Condition: The University did not sufficiently comply with the updated requirements of GLBA.
Criteria: 16 CFR 314.3, 16 CFR 314.4
Questioned Costs: $-0-
Context: The University has not updated its written information security program in alignment with the revised regulations; sufficiently documented its security risk assessment and safeguards, including general threats; implemented multi-factor authentication on systems containing personally identifiable information (PII); implemented continuous monitoring, such as penetration testing and vulnerability scanning; implemented sufficient vendor management policies and reviews; implemented an incident response plan; or provided a written, annual report to the board.
Cause: The University has not allocated sufficient resources to address and document compliance with the updated requirements of GLBA.
Effect: The University has not adequately addressed the updated requirements of GLBA, which may lead to unintended exposure of student information to security risks.
Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable.
Recommendation: We recommend the University allocate sufficient resources to address all updated requirements of GLBA.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.