March 29 Security Changes for CMSNet Users – MDS submissions/reports (1/13) QTSO
A security change will be implemented on March 29th, 2013 that may impact users connecting to CMS via CMSNet. This change is required to comply with CMS security policies and will further secure user’s data and systems from outside threats while connected to CMS.
The change may affect the way users perform the file submission process and print reports. Users will no longer be able to access the internet, network printers or network folders, while connected to CMS via CMSNet.
Details regarding what steps users may take to work around this security change is available in theCMSNet Work-Around document. (Use the link or download below.)
Users interested in retaining the ability to access their network printers or folders might want to look for CMS approved vendors who may provide this service Information regarding approved Gateway Service Providers may be found on the CMS website at http://www.cms.gov/Research-Statistics-Data-and-Systems/Computer-Data-and-Systems/ESMD/Which_HIHs_Plan_to_Offer_Gateway_Services_to_Providers.html.
