Information Security Policy

Property	Value
Document ID	POL-001
Version	1.0
Status	Draft
Owner	Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Last Updated	2026-01-11
Next Review	2027-01-11
Related Controls	SOC 2: CC1.1-CC1.5, CC2.1-CC2.3 / ISO 27001: A.5.1, A.6.1

1. Purpose

This Information Security Policy establishes the framework for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organizational information assets. It defines management's commitment to information security and provides the foundation for all security policies, procedures, and controls.

2. Scope

This policy applies to:

Personnel: All employees, contractors, consultants, temporary staff, and third parties with access to organizational systems or data
Systems: All information systems, applications, networks, and infrastructure owned or operated by the organization
Data: All information assets regardless of format (electronic, paper, verbal)
Locations: All facilities, remote work environments, and cloud services

3. Policy Statements

3.1 Management Commitment

Executive management is committed to:

Allocating appropriate resources for information security
Establishing clear security objectives aligned with business goals
Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations
Promoting a culture of security awareness throughout the organization
Conducting regular reviews of the Information Security Management System (ISMS)

3.2 Security Objectives

The organization shall:

Protect Confidentiality: Prevent unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information
Maintain Integrity: Ensure accuracy and completeness of information and processing methods
Ensure Availability: Guarantee authorized users have access to information when needed
Demonstrate Compliance: Meet regulatory, legal, and contractual security requirements
Enable Business: Support business operations while maintaining appropriate security controls

3.3 Risk Management

The organization shall:

Conduct annual risk assessments to identify threats to information assets
Implement controls proportionate to identified risks
Maintain a risk register and treatment plans
Monitor and review risks on an ongoing basis

3.4 Policy Framework

This policy is supported by the following subordinate policies:

Policy	Document ID	Purpose
Access Control Policy	POL-002	User access and authorization
Password & Authentication Policy	POL-003	Authentication standards
Encryption & Key Management Policy	POL-004	Cryptographic controls
Data Classification & Handling Policy	POL-005	Data protection requirements
Change Management Policy	POL-006	Change control processes
Logging & Monitoring Policy	POL-007	Security monitoring
Incident Response Policy	POL-008	Incident handling
Backup & Recovery Policy	POL-009	Business continuity
Third-Party/Vendor Security Policy	POL-010	Vendor risk management

3.5 Compliance Requirements

The organization shall maintain compliance with:

SOC 2 Type II: Trust Services Criteria (Security, Availability, Confidentiality)
ISO 27001: Information Security Management System requirements
GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation (where applicable)
Industry-specific regulations: As identified in the compliance register

3.6 Security Awareness

All personnel shall:

Complete security awareness training upon hire and annually thereafter
Report suspected security incidents immediately
Comply with all security policies and procedures
Protect credentials and access rights

3.7 Enforcement

Violations of this policy may result in:

Disciplinary action up to and including termination
Civil or criminal penalties where applicable
Revocation of system access

4. Roles and Responsibilities

Role	Responsibilities
Executive Management	Approve policies, allocate resources, conduct management reviews
CISO / Security Lead	Develop and maintain security program, report to management, oversee ISMS
IT Operations	Implement and maintain technical security controls
HR	Support onboarding/offboarding, enforce policy compliance
Legal/Compliance	Advise on regulatory requirements, manage contracts
All Employees	Comply with policies, report incidents, complete training
Third Parties	Adhere to contractual security requirements

RACI Matrix

Activity	Executive	CISO	IT Ops	HR	Legal	Employees
Policy Approval	A	R	C	C	C	I
Security Program	A	R	C	I	C	I
Risk Assessment	A	R	C	I	C	I
Control Implementation	I	A	R	C	C	C
Incident Response	I	A	R	C	C	R
Training	I	A	C	R	I	R
Compliance Monitoring	A	R	C	I	R	I

R = Responsible, A = Accountable, C = Consulted, I = Informed

5. Implementation Checklist

6. Evidence Requirements

For audit purposes, maintain the following evidence:

Evidence Type	Description	Location	Retention
Signed Policy	Executive-approved policy document	Document repository	Duration of certification + 1 year
Training Records	Completion records for all personnel	HR/LMS system	3 years
Risk Assessments	Annual risk assessment reports	Risk register	3 years
Management Reviews	Meeting minutes and decisions	Document repository	3 years
Compliance Reports	SOC 2 reports, audit findings	Secure storage	7 years
Exception Requests	Approved policy exceptions	Ticketing system	Duration of exception + 1 year

7. Related Documents

Access Control Policy (POL-002)
Risk Assessment Template (RISK-001)
SOC 2 Controls Overview (FW-001)
ISO 27001 ISMS Overview (FW-002)
Security Awareness & Training Plan (FW-004)

8. Version History

Version	Date	Author	Changes
1.0	2026-01-11	Security Team	Initial release

9. Approval

Role	Name	Signature	Date
CISO	_________________	_________________	________
CEO/Executive Sponsor	_________________	_________________	________

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