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Policy Starter Package

5 core cybersecurity policies with multi-framework compliance mappings, plus an Excel tracking workbook. Built by a CISA-certified GRC professional with 20+ years of experience.

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What's Included

5 Policies + Compliance Tracker

Information Security Policy

The foundational policy that establishes your organization's security program authority, scope, and governance structure.

Acceptable Use Policy

Defines permitted and prohibited use of organizational IT assets, covering devices, email, internet, and social media.

Access Control Policy

Covers authentication, authorization, least privilege, password standards (NIST SP 800-63B-4 aligned), and MFA requirements.

Incident Response Policy

Establishes the incident response lifecycle: preparation, detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned.

Data Classification Policy

Defines classification tiers (Public, Internal, Confidential, Restricted) with handling, storage, and transmission requirements.

Policy Compliance Tracker (Excel)

Track policy status, review cycles, ownership, and framework alignment across your entire policy library. Pre-loaded with all 5 included policies.

Why These Policies

Built for Real Compliance Programs

Multi-Framework Mapped

Every policy maps to NIST CSF 2.0, SOC 2, CMMC Level 2, and ISO 27001 controls.

Fully Customizable

Word format (.docx) with bracketed placeholders. Add your org name, dates, and details.

NIST-Aligned Standards

Password and authentication requirements follow NIST SP 800-63B-4 (2024) guidance.

Consistent Structure

Every policy follows the same 6-section format: Purpose, Scope, Statements, Enforcement, Mapping, Review.

Framework Coverage

Mapped to Major Standards

NIST CSF 2.0 Cybersecurity Framework SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria CMMC Level 2 Cybersecurity Maturity
ISO 27001 Information Security

Getting Started

How to Use This Package

  1. Download and unzip the package

    You'll find 5 Word documents (.docx) and 1 Excel workbook (.xlsx).

  2. Customize each policy

    Replace all [bracketed placeholders] with your organization's name, dates, roles, and specific requirements.

  3. Review the framework mappings

    Each policy includes a mapping table showing which NIST, SOC 2, CMMC, and ISO 27001 controls it addresses.

  4. Track with the compliance workbook

    Use the Excel tracker to monitor policy status, ownership, review dates, and approval workflow across your program.

  5. Assess your compliance posture

    Use our free assessment tools to measure where you stand against NIST CSF, SOC 2, or CMMC frameworks.

Ready to Strengthen Your Security Program?

Download the free policy package and start building your compliance foundation today.

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