In order to run a successful, secure organization, IT leaders need well-documented policies that address potential security issues and explain how these issues will be managed within the company. These policies are also fundamental to the IT audit process, as they establish controls that can be examined and validated.
Below, learn about why policies are critical for security, the common types of cybersecurity policies, how to prepare an IT security policy and the components of a security policy. Also included are two ready-to-use, customizable templates — one for general cybersecurity and one for perimeter security — to help guide IT teams through the policy drafting process.
Examples of security policies
Security policies come in several forms, including the following:
- General information security policy. Provides a holistic view of the organization’s need for security and defines activities used within the security environment.
- Access security policy. Addresses how users are granted access to applications, data, databases and other IT resources. This policy is particularly important for audits.
- Authentication policy. Governs how users are verified to…
