Establishes the overarching information security program and governance structure.
A compliant Information Security Policy for SOC 2 Type II must include the following9 sections. Each section addresses a specific control requirement that auditors will review.
Define the purpose and who it applies to.
High-level security goals.
Security governance structure.
Security responsibilities for all staff.
Approach to security risks.
Ongoing security education requirements.
Applicable laws and standards.
Consequences of violations.
Policy review process.
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Defines requirements for managing user access based on least privilege.
Establishes password creation, management, and rotation requirements.
Defines data classification levels and handling requirements.
Defines acceptable and prohibited uses of company systems and data.
Structured approach for detecting, responding to, and recovering from security incidents.
Ensures critical business functions continue during and after disruptions.
Procedures for recovering IT infrastructure after catastrophic events.
Procedures for requesting, reviewing, approving, and deploying changes.