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SECURITY POLICIES

Information Security Policy Template

INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY

POLICY #: _______________
Version: _____
Effective date: _______________
Owner: _______________
Next review: _______________

1. PURPOSE
This policy establishes the framework for protecting
[Company] information assets and systems.

2. SCOPE
This policy applies to:
☐ All employees
☐ All contractors
☐ All systems and data

3. POLICY STATEMENTS

3.1 Information Classification
☐ All information must be classified
☐ Handling requirements based on classification
☐ Labeling required for confidential data

3.2 Access Control
☐ Least privilege principle applies
☐ Access requires approval
☐ Regular access reviews required

3.3 Security Responsibilities
☐ All personnel complete training
☐ Incidents reported immediately
☐ Policies followed

4. ENFORCEMENT
Violations may result in disciplinary action.

5. EXCEPTIONS
Exceptions require written approval from _____.

APPROVAL:
Approved by: _______________ Date: _____

Policy Library Checklist

REQUIRED POLICIES

CORE:
☐ Information Security Policy
☐ Acceptable Use Policy
☐ Access Control Policy
☐ Password Policy

DATA:
☐ Data Classification Policy
☐ Data Retention Policy
☐ Privacy Policy

OPERATIONS:
☐ Incident Response Policy
☐ Change Management Policy
☐ Business Continuity Policy

THIRD-PARTY:
☐ Vendor Security Policy
☐ Remote Work Policy

Policy Review Schedule

Policy	Review Frequency	Last Review	Owner
Information Security	Annual
Access Control	Annual
Incident Response	Annual
Data Classification	Annual

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