Information Security Policy
1. Purpose
- This Information Security Policy outlines the measures and responsibilities necessary to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of [Company Name]’s information assets. It applies to all employees, contractors, and third parties handling company data.
2. Scope
- This policy covers all information systems, networks, hardware, software, and data owned, managed, or processed by [Company Name]. It applies to employees, contractors, and any third parties with access to company systems.
3. Information Security Objectives
- Protect client and company data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
- Ensure compliance with applicable UK laws, including the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
- Maintain the integrity and availability of company systems.
- Foster a culture of security awareness and best practices among employees.
4. Roles and Responsibilities
- Senior Management: Ensure compliance, allocate resources, and provide leadership in security matters.
- IT Security Team: Implement and maintain security controls, monitor systems, and respond to incidents.
- Employees & Contractors: Follow security policies, report incidents, and complete security training.
5. Access Control
- Access to systems and data is granted based on the principle of least privilege.
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is required for all critical systems.
- Regular audits of access rights will be conducted.
6. Data Protection & Privacy
- All personal data must be processed following UK GDPR principles.
- Data encryption must be applied to sensitive information in transit and at rest.
- Secure disposal methods must be used for data no longer required.
7. Network and System Security
- Firewalls, antivirus, and intrusion detection systems must be in place.
- Regular patching and updates must be applied to all software and systems.
- Secure configurations must be enforced for all company-owned devices.
8. Incident Management
- Security incidents must be reported immediately to the IT Security Team.
- A formal incident response plan will be maintained and tested regularly.
- Incident logs and forensic records will be kept in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
9. Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
- Regular data backups must be performed and stored securely.
- A disaster recovery plan must be in place and tested periodically.
- Employees must be aware of procedures to follow in case of a security breach.
10. Security Awareness & Training
- Mandatory cybersecurity training will be provided to all employees.
- Regular phishing awareness and security drills will be conducted.
- Employees must review and acknowledge this policy annually.
11. Compliance & Monitoring
- Regular security audits will be conducted to assess compliance.
- Non-compliance with security policies may result in disciplinary action.
- The policy will be reviewed annually or as required by legislative changes.
12. Review & Updates
- This policy is subject to regular review and updates to ensure its effectiveness and compliance with evolving threats and regulations.
Approval & Implementation
- This policy is approved by senior management and is effective as of [Date]. All employees must comply with this policy to ensure the security of [Company Name]’s information assets.