Writing Security Policies and Standards

Master the skills to develop and manage security policies that protect your organization’s critical information and resources. In this comprehensive course, Marc Menninger covers every aspect of security policy creation, from foundational concepts—like policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines—to crafting clear, effective policies that align with governance frameworks like ISO 27001 and HIPAA. Explore the security policy lifecycle, learn to create security policy architecture diagrams, and discover how to leverage free templates and AI tools to streamline policy development. Learn to manage policy exceptions, write key policies such as Information Security, Data Protection, Acceptable Use, and Access Control, monitor compliance, and respond to violations. This course is essential for security professionals, IT personnel, and compliance officers looking to build a robust security framework that safeguards their organization’s data and systems.