Information Security Policy Template

This information security policy template has 3 pages and is a MS Word file type listed under our human resources documents.

Sample of our information security policy template:

INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY PURPOSE The purpose of this Information Security Policy is to establish guidelines and procedures for safeguarding [COMPANY NAME]'s sensitive information, data, and resources. This Policy aims to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets and protect against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, and breaches. SCOPE This Policy applies to all employees, contractors, vendors, and third-party entities who access, handle, or manage [COMPANY NAME]'s information systems, networks, applications, and data. INFORMATION CLASSIFICATION Data Classification: Information assets will be classified based on their sensitivity and criticality into categories such as "Confidential," "Internal Use Only," and "Public." Handling Procedures: Different handling procedures and security controls will apply to each classification level. ACCESS CONTROL User Authentication: Access to systems and data will require strong authentication methods, including passwords, biometrics, and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Least Privilege: Users will be granted access privileges based on the principle of least privilege, meaning they will have access only to the information and systems necessary to perform their roles. DATA PROTECTION Encryption: Sensitive data in transit and at rest will be encrypted using strong encryption algorithms. Data Loss Prevention (DLP): DLP measures will be implemented to prevent the unauthorized transmission or sharing of sensitive data outside the organization. Data Retention: Data will be retained in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. SECURITY AWARENESS