ESBD_356196_1713883650631_FNS-EBTS-Security Guidelines Handbook (Pg 61-end).pdf

The document is the Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Security Guidelines Handbook, which provides security guidance for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's EBT services contract. The handbook covers security requirements for the provision of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and TANF-State Program Benefits to eligible Texas clients. The contract term is not specified, nor are any renewal options mentioned.

The handbook outlines security standards and controls for the EBT system, including physical security, logical security, personnel security, and incident response procedures. It also addresses federal and state regulatory requirements, such as the use of encryption, access controls, audit logging, and disaster recovery. The handbook does not include any details regarding pricing, set-asides, incumbents, funding sources, or contract amounts.