Outline

1. Identify and classify assets: Determine which assets (e.g. servers, devices, data) are critical to the organization's operations and require the highest level of protection.
2. Implement access controls: Implement strong, unique passwords and two-factor authentication for all accounts with access to critical assets. Regularly review and update access controls to ensure that only authorized users have access to sensitive resources.
3. Implement network security measures: Implement firewalls and other network security measures to protect against unauthorized access and prevent the spread of malware. Regularly review and update these measures to ensure that they are effective.
4. Conduct regular security assessments: Regularly conduct security assessments, including vulnerability scans and penetration testing, to identify and address potential security vulnerabilities.
5. Implement incident response plan: Develop and implement a plan for responding to security incidents, including processes for identifying and mitigating threats, communicating with stakeholders, and conducting forensic investigations.
6. Train employees: Provide ongoing security training for employees to ensure that they are aware of best practices for protecting sensitive assets and identifying potential threats.
7. Implement data protection measures: Implement measures to protect sensitive data, such as encryption, secure storage, and access controls.
8. Monitor and review: Regularly monitor the organization's security posture and review security policies and procedures to ensure that they are effective and up to date.

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Introduction

1 Identify and Classify Assets

• Determine which assets (e.g. servers, devices, data) are critical to the organization's operations and require the highest level of protection.
• Assign a classification level to each asset based on its importance and sensitivity (e.g. confidential, sensitive, public).
• Identify any dependencies between assets (e.g. a database server that is critical to the operation of a website).
• Establish a process for regularly reviewing and updating the list of classified assets to ensure that it remains current.
• Ensure that only authorized personnel have access to classified assets, and that access is granted based on the principle of least privilege.
• Implement measures to protect classified assets, including physical security controls (e.g. locked cabinets, secure data centers) and logical security controls (e.g. access controls, encryption).

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2 Access Controls

• Implement strong, unique passwords for all accounts with access to critical assets.
• Require the use of two-factor authentication for all accounts with access to sensitive resources.
• Regularly review and update access controls to ensure that only authorized users have access to sensitive resources.
• Establish a process for granting and revoking access to sensitive resources, including the use of temporary access for contractors and other third parties.
• Implement measures to detect and prevent unauthorized access, including intrusion detection and prevention systems, and security logging and monitoring.
• Establish and enforce policies for the secure handling and storage of login credentials, such as the use of password managers and the prohibition of sharing passwords.

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3 Network Security Measures

• Implement firewalls and other network security measures to protect against unauthorized access and prevent the spread of malware.
• Regularly review and update these measures to ensure that they are effective.
• Establish and enforce policies for secure network configurations, including the use of strong passwords, the disabling of unnecessary services, and the segregation of sensitive resources into separate network segments.
• Implement measures to detect and prevent the spread of malware, including antivirus software and intrusion detection and prevention systems.
• Implement measures to protect against distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, such as load balancers and traffic filtering systems.
• Establish and enforce policies for the secure use of remote access technologies, such as virtual private networks (VPNs) and remote desktop protocols (RDPs).
• Implement measures to protect against phishing and other forms of social engineering, including employee training and the use of email filtering and malware detection tools.

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4 Conduct Regular Security Assessments

• Regularly conduct security assessments, including vulnerability scans and penetration testing, to identify and address potential security vulnerabilities.
• Establish a process for prioritizing and addressing identified vulnerabilities based on their severity and likelihood of exploitation.
• Implement a process for regularly reviewing and updating the organization's security posture to ensure that it remains effective.
• Engage third-party security experts to conduct periodic reviews of the organization's security posture.
• Implement a process for reporting and tracking identified vulnerabilities and their resolution.
• Establish a process for conducting regular security training and awareness programs for employees to ensure that they are aware of best practices for protecting sensitive assets and identifying potential threats.
• Third Party Assessment Certification

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5 Incident Response Plan

• Develop and implement a plan for responding to security incidents, including processes for identifying and mitigating threats, communicating with stakeholders, and conducting forensic investigations.
• Establish a dedicated incident response team responsible for coordinating the response to security incidents.
• Establish clear roles and responsibilities for team members and establish a chain of command for decision-making.
• Implement a process for documenting and reporting security incidents, including the collection of relevant evidence and the preservation of forensic evidence.
• Establish protocols for communicating with stakeholders, including the media, customers, and regulatory bodies, in the event of a security incident.
• Implement a process for conducting post-incident reviews to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external organizations, such as law enforcement agencies and cybersecurity firms, that may be called upon to assist in the response to a security incident.

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6 Train Employees

• Provide ongoing security training for employees to ensure that they are aware of best practices for protecting sensitive assets and identifying potential threats.
• Establish a process for regularly updating employee training materials to reflect the latest security threats and best practices.
• Implement a process for testing employee knowledge and understanding of security policies and procedures.
• Provide employees with resources and tools to help them protect against threats, such as antivirus software and security awareness training materials.
• Encourage employees to report any suspicious activity or potential security threats to the appropriate authorities.
• Establish and enforce policies for the secure handling and storage of sensitive information, including the use of secure networks and devices, and the protection of login credentials.

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7 Implement Data Protection Measures

• Implement measures to protect sensitive data, such as encryption, secure storage, and access controls.
• Establish and enforce policies for the secure handling and storage of sensitive data, including the use of encryption and secure storage solutions.
• Implement measures to protect against data breaches, such as intrusion detection and prevention systems and data loss prevention (DLP) technologies.
• Establish and enforce policies for the secure transmission of sensitive data, including the use of secure networks and protocols (e.g. SSL/TLS).
• Implement a process for regularly reviewing and updating data protection measures to ensure that they are effective.
• Establish a process for responding to data breaches, including the notification of affected parties and the implementation of corrective actions to prevent future breaches.

8 Monitor and Review

• Regularly monitor the organization's security posture and review security policies and procedures to ensure that they are effective and up to date.
• Establish a process for regularly reviewing and updating security policies and procedures to reflect changes in the threat landscape and the organization's needs.
• Implement a process for monitoring and reviewing security logs and other data sources to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Establish a process for conducting regular security audits to assess the effectiveness of security controls and identify areas for improvement.
• Engage third-party security experts to conduct periodic reviews of the organization's security posture.
• Establish a process for reporting and reviewing security incidents to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.
• Those found out of compliance will have to wear a dunce hat that says “DUM DUM” on their head at an all company meeting where they will explain what happened and what they will do to prevent it in the future

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9 Conclusion

The security of our organization's assets is of the utmost importance. The policy outlined above is designed to protect against state sponsored attacks and other threats to our assets. It is essential that all employees adhere to this policy and follow best practices for security at all times. Failure to do so can have serious consequences, including the compromise of sensitive data and the disruption of business operations.

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We will continue to review and update this policy on an ongoing basis to ensure that it reflects the latest threats and best practices. By working together to maintain the security of our assets, we can protect our organization and its stakeholders from harm.