This policy demonstrates our organization's commitment to protecting customer and business information by clearly defining responsibilities and practical security measures, suitable for organizations without dedicated IT teams.
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Achieve ISO 27001:2022 Certification: Provides the foundational governance and documentation required to meet key ISO/IEC 27001:2022 clauses and pass your audit.
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Assign Clear Accountability: Eliminates security gaps by assigning the General Manager as the ultimate owner of information security, with clear guidelines for delegation.
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Strengthen Security Culture: Embeds security into daily operations with clear requirements for all staff, from password management to incident reporting.
Read Full Overview
The Information Security Policy - SME is a comprehensive document designed to safeguard an organization's information assets by establishing a formal Information Security Management System (ISMS). This policy is aligned with ISO/IEC 27001:2022, providing the strategic direction and foundational requirements essential for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets across physical, digital, and cloud environments. It serves as a critical governance tool for SMEs and business managers, ensuring that security principles are embedded in all organizational activities and partnerships.
What's Inside
- Purpose, Scope & Objectives
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Governance Requirements
- Policy Implementation
- Risk Treatment & Exceptions
- Enforcement & Compliance
- Review & Update Requirements
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 | 5.15.25.36.16.28.1 |
| ISO/IEC 27002:2022 | 5.15.25.35.4 |
| NIST SP 800-53 Rev.5 | PM-1PL-1CA-1AC-1 |
| EU GDPR | Art. 5(2)Art. 32 |
| EU NIS2 | Art. 21(2)(a) |
| EU DORA | Art. 9Art. 10 |
| COBIT 2019 | EDM03APO13DSS05 |
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.
100%
ISO 27001:2022
95%
NIST
88%
NIS2
75%
DORA
70%
GDPR
Related Policies
This foundational policy is directly linked to the following organizational security policies to ensure comprehensive alignment and traceability across the ISMS.
P2S - Governance Roles & Responsibilities Policy
Clarifies the assignment of security duties and responsibilities.
P4S - Access Control Policy
Defines secure handling of access to company information.
P8S - Information Security Awareness and Training Policy
Provides essential guidelines for staff training and awareness.
P17S - Data Protection and Privacy Policy
Ensures compliance with GDPR and other data protection laws.
P30S - Incident Response Policy
Describes detailed actions required in response to security incidents.
About This Policy
The Clarysec Information Security Policy for SMEs is the cornerstone of a secure and compliant organization. It provides the formal, top-level mandate required by ISO 27001:2022, defining the entire Information Security Management System (ISMS). This document establishes clear security objectives, assigns roles and responsibilities, and demonstrates unwavering executive commitment to protecting critical information assets.
By implementing this policy, your organization creates an auditable and defensible security governance structure. It drives a risk-based approach to security, ensuring that controls for confidentiality, integrity, and availability are aligned with your business strategy and regulatory obligations like GDPR, NIS2, and DORA. It is the essential first step toward building a resilient and mature security posture.
