Introduction
Security policies are documents developed and implemented by an organization to manage security related risks, meet business requirements, and comply with regulations. Security policies specify the controls and actions to be performed (what needs to be done) and are approved by senior management to ensure they are in line with the organization's overall level of risk tolerance.
Purpose
The main goal of security policies is to protect data by identifying procedures, guidelines and safeguards for configuring and managing security in the organization's environment. Security policies define the organization’s philosophy and requirements for securing information systems and related assets. They also outline how controls apply to staff, processes, and environments. Consequences for failed compliance with the policies are also addressed.
Security policies provide many benefits to organizations:

• Security vulnerabilities are identified and properly treated. This ensures security related risks are aligned with the organization's level of risk tolerance.
• A consistent approach to security reduces the likelihood and impact of a security breach.
• Efficiencies are achieved when information is safely shared within the organization, as well as with customers, partners, and vendors.
• Heightened security awareness increases the likelihood of compliance with the security policies.

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Compliance Matrix

• Acceptable Use Policy
• Anti-Malware Policy
• Backup Policy
• Change Management Policy
• Data Retention Policy
• Disposal Policy
• Encryption Policy
• Password Policy
• Patch Management Policy
• Personnel Security Policy
• Privacy Policy
• Remote Access Policy
• Securing Information Systems Policy
• Security Policy
• Terms and Definitions Policy
• Web Site Privacy Policy
• Workstation Security Policy

• ​Audit Trails Policy
• Backup Plan
• Bring Your Own Device and Technology Policy
• Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Plan
• Business Continuity Plan
• Business Continuity Policy
• Data Classification Policy
• E-mail Policy
• Firewall Policy
• Identification and Authentication Policy
• Incident Response Plan
• Incident Response Policy
• Logging Policy
• Logical Access Controls Policy

• Mobile Device Policy
• Network Documentation Policy
• Physical Security Policy
• Risk Assessment Policy
• Risk Management Policy
• Securing Sensitive Information Policy
• Security Awareness and Training Plan
• Security Awareness and Training Policy
• Security Monitoring Policy
• Server Hardening Policy
• System Security Plan
• System Update Policy
• Third Party Service Providers Policy
• Wireless Access Policy