TDI HAS DEVELOPED A “BEST PRACTICES” LIBRARY OF METHODOLOGIES AND PROCEDURES
Critical Cybersecurity Policies and Procedures Include
- Vendor Management Policy: Establishes security requirements and protocols for third-party vendors and partners, ensuring that they adhere to cybersecurity standards when handling the organization’s data.
- Data Encryption Policy: Establishes guidelines for encrypting sensitive data both in transit and at rest, ensuring that data remains secure even if intercepted or accessed without authorization.
- Password Policy: Defines the requirements for creating and managing passwords, including complexity, length, and frequency of changes, to prevent unauthorized access.
- Access Control Policy: Outlines procedures for granting and revoking access to company systems and data, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access specific resources.
- Incident Response Policy: Provides a structured approach for detecting, responding to, and recovering from cybersecurity incidents, minimizing potential damage and downtime.
- Network Security Policy: Specifies measures to secure the organization’s network infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and network segmentation, to protect against external threats.
- Social Engineering Policy: Educates employees about social engineering attacks (e.g., phishing, pretexting) and provides guidelines on how to recognize and respond to suspicious communications.
- Backup and Disaster Recovery Policy: Outlines procedures for regular data backups, storage, and recovery processes to ensure business continuity in the event of data loss or system failure.
These policies and procedures collectively form a robust cybersecurity framework, safeguarding organizations from a wide range of digital threats.