This policy establishes the formal framework for ensuring all personnel are aware of their security responsibilities and receive role-specific training. It supports ISO 27001 by requiring a structured program that reduces human-related vulnerabilities and promotes secure behaviors across the organization.
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Build Your Human Firewall: Reduce security incidents caused by human error by implementing a continuous training program with phishing simulations and knowledge checks.
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Satisfy Audit & Compliance Mandates: Meet the strict training and awareness requirements of ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2, and DORA with a fully documented program.
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Tailor Training to Risk: Go beyond generic training with a framework for role-specific modules for developers, finance, system administrators, and executives.
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Foster a Security Culture: Embed secure behaviors into daily operations and ensure all personnel understand their role in protecting the organization's assets.
Read Full Overview
The Information Security Awareness and Training Policy is a comprehensive framework designed to educate and empower all individuals with access to organizational information systems, ensuring they understand their security responsibilities. This policy is crucial for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets. It aligns with ISO 27001 Clause 7.3 and Annex A Control 6.3, requiring a risk-informed awareness and training program that adapts to organizational roles and evolving threats.
What's Inside
- Purpose and Scope
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Governance Requirements (Program Design)
- Policy Implementation Requirements
- Simulated Social Engineering
- Risk Treatment and Exceptions
- Enforcement and Compliance
Built for Leaders, By Leaders
This policy was authored by a security leader with 25+ years of experience deploying and auditing ISMS frameworks for global enterprises. It's designed not just to be a document, but a defensible framework that stands up to auditor scrutiny.
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Framework Compliance
🛡️ Supported Standards & Frameworks
This product is aligned with the following compliance frameworks, with detailed clause and control mappings.
| Framework | Covered Clauses / Controls |
|---|---|
| ISO/IEC 27001:2022 | Clause 7.3 |
| ISO/IEC 27002:2022 | Control 6.3 |
| NIST SP 800-53 Rev.5 | AT-1 to AT-5 |
| EU GDPR | Articles 32, 39; Recital 78 |
| EU NIS2 | Articles 21(2)(a, b), 21(3) |
| EU DORA | Articles 5, 8, 13 |
| COBIT 2019 | APO07, DSS05, MEA03 |
Part of a Complete ISMS Toolkit
This policy is one of 37 documents in our complete toolkit. When implemented as a set, our framework helps you achieve comprehensive compliance across major standards.
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ISO 27001
95%
NIST
88%
NIS2
75%
DORA
70%
GDPR
Related Policies
This policy is supported by and supports the enforcement of the following documents to create a comprehensive behavioral control framework.
Information Security Policy (P1)
Establishes security awareness as a foundational control in the ISMS.
Acceptable Use Policy (P3)
Requires user acknowledgment during training and clarifies daily responsibilities.
Onboarding & Termination Policy (P7)
Ensures security training is embedded at user entry and tracked throughout employment.
Risk Management Policy (P6)
Links human-centric training to threat modeling and residual risk reduction.
Audit & Compliance Monitoring Policy (P33)
Validates that awareness controls are operational, measurable, and effective.
About This Policy
The Clarysec Information Security Awareness and Training Policy provides a formal, structured program to address one of the most critical aspects of modern cybersecurity: the human element. It directly fulfills the requirements of ISO 27001 Clause 7.3 and NIST's AT family of controls by mandating a continuous cycle of education, from onboarding and annual refreshers to role-based training and threat-specific campaigns.
By implementing this policy, organizations can systematically reduce vulnerabilities related to phishing, social engineering, and poor security hygiene. The framework requires measurable outcomes, such as phishing simulation results and knowledge assessments, to demonstrate effectiveness to auditors and leadership. It is an essential investment in building a resilient security culture where every employee acts as a defender of the organization's information assets.
