[Policy Name]
[Policy Name]
([POLICY-ID])
1. Objective
State the main goal of this policy. This section should be a concise, high-level summary explaining why the policy exists. For example: “The objective of this policy is to establish the requirements for…”
2. Scope
Define who and what this policy applies to. Be specific. For example: “This policy applies to all full-time and part-time employees, contractors, and third parties. It covers all company-owned and personally-owned devices used to access corporate resources…”
3. Policy
This is the main section of the document. Detail the specific rules, requirements, and guidelines of the policy. Use numbered or lettered sub-sections for clarity, just as the existing policies do.
3.1 [Sub-section Title]
Detail the specific rule or requirement here.
3.2 [Sub-section Title]
Detail the specific rule or requirement here.
3.3 [Sub-section Title]
Detail the specific rule or requirement here.
4. Standards Compliance
This section maps the policy requirements to specific controls from relevant information security standards.
| Policy Section | Standard/Framework | Control Reference |
|---|---|---|
| [e.g., 3.1] | [e.g., ISO/IEC 27001:2022] | [e.g., A.5.15] |
| [e.g., 3.2] | [e.g., PCI-DSS v4.0] | [e.g., Req. 8.3.1] |
| [e.g., 3.3] | [e.g., HIPAA Security Rule] | [e.g., § 164.312(a)(2)(i)] |
5. Definitions
Define any specialized terms, acronyms, or phrases used in the policy to ensure clear understanding. If there are no terms that need defining, you can state “N/A”.
[Term 1]: [Definition of the term.]
[Term 2]: [Definition of the term.]
6. Responsibilities
Clearly assign responsibility for the policy’s implementation and enforcement.
| Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| [Role Title, e.g., CISO] | [Describe the specific responsibilities for this role in relation to the policy.] |
| [Role Title, e.g., All Employees] | [Describe the specific responsibilities for this role in relation to the policy.] |
| [Role Title, e.g., [IT/Infrastructure Department/Team Name]] | [Describe the specific responsibilities for this role in relation to the policy.] |