Information security policies
Information security policies are statements, rules, or assertions governing how an organization manages its security risks. They are designed to protect the organization’s information assets from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. These policies should be developed in consultation with all levels of the organization, including senior management, information security professionals, and employees. They should be based on a risk assessment that identifies the organization’s information assets and the risks to those assets. Information security policies should be documented and communicated to all employees. They should be reviewed and updated regularly to ensure that they remain effective. To create and maintain robust information security policies, consider the following steps:
- Identify compliance and legal obligations: Assess your organization’s compliance requirements and legal...