PolicyWerx - IT Security Policy Development

What is PolicyWerx?

IT Security policy development services reduce corporate risks by protecting key information technology assets.

Information systems and the associated data have become vital assets for most organizations.  They automate mission critical processes, and house crucial information such as customer data, financial records, and intellectual property.  To safeguard these assets, all organizations need to develop a written corporate IT security policy that defines how IT assets are to be protected, expected employee behaviors, and the consequences of violations.

A well crafted security policy not only protects the assets themselves, but also reduces corporate risk. It shields the organization from the financial impact of unnecessary downtime, lawsuits resulting from IT system misuse and the consequences of unauthorized modification or deletion of data. Written security policies are also required by a wide variety of government and industry regulations, including Massachusetts' data privacy law (201 CMR 17), the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), to name a few. Failure to comply with these laws can lead to fines, increased transaction costs and other penalties, which are additional forms of corporate risk.

Policy Development Services to Ensure Results are Achieved Quickly and Cost Effectively

Most organizations have access to internal IT resources, however they are typically not well suited to the task of developing a corporate IT security policy for a variety of reasons.

Security7 Networks is an experienced IT services provider which offers a comprehensive security policy development and implementation service. Each engagement begins with an assessment, where our experienced consultants interview your staff to understand your organization, IT environment, practices, risks and business requirements. This information, along with a knowledge base of proven IT policies, is used to rapidly and cost effectively produce a customized security policy that leverages experience gained by building policies for numerous other organizations. A complete policy is delivered electronically in written form, ready to use, utilizing standard RTF format, so it can easily be modified by your internal staff as the policy evolves over time.

Identifying and Closing Security and Compliance Gaps

Security Policies Tailored to Your Unique Business Needs

In the course of developing your policy, Security7 Networks consultants will note any problematic or missing IT controls suggested by industry best practices. Working with your staff we can help identify the most effective means of closing gaps directly, or through compensating controls. This perspective will help ensure your risks are minimized, and provide the outside view that helps meet the needs of auditors, investors and other corporate governance partners.