Purpose The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines and best practices to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets within Arcadia Agency. This policy aims to ensure the security of our information systems and data, mitigate cyber risks, and promote a culture of cybersecurity awareness among employees.
Scope This policy applies to all employees, contractors, and third parties who have access to Arcadia Agency information systems and data. It covers all information assets, including but not limited to computers, servers, networks, software, applications, data storage devices, and communication systems.
Information Security Responsibilities 3.1. Management Responsibilities ● Clearly define roles and responsibilities for information security management. ● Assign an individual or team responsible for overseeing the implementation and enforcement of this policy. ● Provide necessary resources and support to ensure the effective implementation of cybersecurity measures. 3.2. Employee Responsibilities ● Adhere to this policy and associated security procedures and guidelines. ● Safeguard login credentials, keep them confidential, and use strong passwords. ● Report any security incidents, suspicious activities, or potential vulnerabilities promptly to the designated authority.
Risk Management ● Conduct regular risk assessments to identify, assess, and mitigate potential cybersecurity risks. ● Implement risk management processes, including risk identification, analysis, evaluation, and treatment. ● Maintain an inventory of information assets and regularly update risk assessments.
Access Controls ● Grant access rights to information systems and data on a need-to-know and least privilege basis. ● Implement user authentication mechanisms, such as strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and account lockouts after multiple failed login attempts. ● Regularly review and revoke access privileges of employees and contractors who no longer require access.
Network and System Security ● Implement firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and intrusion prevention systems (IPS) to protect against unauthorized access and attacks. ● Regularly update and patch software, firmware, and operating systems to address known vulnerabilities. ● Monitor network traffic and system logs for suspicious activities and indicators of compromise.
Data Protection and Privacy ● Classify data based on its sensitivity and implement appropriate controls to protect it. ● Encrypt sensitive data in transit and at rest to maintain its confidentiality and integrity. ● Regularly back up data and test the restoration process to ensure data availability.
Incident Response ● Establish an incident response plan to effectively respond to and manage security incidents. ● Clearly define roles and responsibilities during incident response and establish communication channels. ● Conduct post-incident reviews to identify lessons learned and improve incident response capabilities.
Awareness and Training ● Conduct regular cybersecurity awareness and training programs for employees. ● Promote a culture of cybersecurity awareness by educating employees about common threats, phishing, social engineering, and safe computing practices. ● Provide employees with guidance on reporting security incidents and potential threats.
Compliance and Audit ● Regularly assess and evaluate compliance with this policy and associated security controls. ● Conduct periodic internal audits to identify any non-compliance and security gaps. ● Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements related to cybersecurity and data protection.
Policy Review and Updates ● Review and update this policy periodically to align with changing business requirements, technologies, and regulatory obligations. ● Communicate policy updates to employees and ensure their understanding and compliance.
