Policy Management

Create, version, and maintain organizational security policies

Policy Management

Security policies document how your organization handles information security. Auditors expect to see current, acknowledged policies.

Creating Policies

Start with policy templates covering essential topics:

  • Information Security Policy
  • Access Control Policy
  • Incident Response Policy
  • Acceptable Use Policy
  • Data Protection Policy

[Screenshot: Policy Library] Placeholder: Document library showing policy templates

Policy Lifecycle

Policies move through stages:

  • Draft: Initial creation and review
  • Complete: Ready for approval
  • Published: Active and distributed to employees
  • Archived: Superseded by newer versions

Version Control

Each policy update creates a new version:

  • Track what changed and when
  • Maintain history for audit trail
  • Require re-acknowledgement for significant updates

[Screenshot: Policy Versions] Placeholder: Version history showing updates

Distribution and Acknowledgement

  • Assign policies to employees or groups
  • Track who has acknowledged each policy
  • Send reminders for pending acknowledgements
  • Generate reports showing compliance rates

Next Steps