This policy defines the organization's commitment to information security by establishing a formal ISMS, providing strategic direction and ensuring the protection of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all information assets.
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Establish ISMS Governance: Fulfill ISO 27001 requirements by defining top management commitment, security objectives, and clear roles and responsibilities.
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Drive Compliance: Provide the authoritative, top-level policy required to comply with regulations like GDPR, NIS2, and DORA.
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Enable Risk-Based Decisions: Create a framework for risk assessment and treatment, ensuring security controls are aligned with business objectives.
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Promote Security Culture: Foster a culture of accountability and awareness where security responsibilities are understood by all personnel.
Read Full Overview
The Information Security Policy 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, CISOs, and compliance officers, ensuring that security principles are embedded in all organizational activities and partnerships.
What's Inside
- Purpose & Scope
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Governance Requirements
- Policy Implementation Requirements
- Risk Treatment and Exceptions
- Enforcement and Compliance
- Review and 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 |
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| ISO/IEC 27001:2022 | Clauses 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 9.2, 10 |
| ISO/IEC 27002:2022 | Control 5.1 |
| NIST SP 800-53 Rev.5 | PL-1, PM-1 through PM-5 |
| EU GDPR | Articles 5(2), 24, 32 |
| EU NIS2 | Article 21(2)(a) |
| EU DORA | Article 5(2) |
| COBIT 2019 | EDM01, APO01, APO12, MEA01/03 |
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
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.
Governance Roles & Responsibilities Policy (P2)
Defines the governance structure and authority hierarchy.
Acceptable Use Policy (P3)
Enforces behavioral compliance and acceptable handling of information assets.
Access Control Policy (P4)
Operationalizes access-related controls derived from this overarching policy.
Risk Management Policy (P6)
Provides the risk-based context for selecting controls and accepting residual risks.
Audit and Compliance Monitoring Policy (P33)
Details how internal assurance mechanisms validate policy enforcement.
About This Policy
The Clarysec Information Security Policy is the cornerstone of a secure and compliant organization. It provides the formal, top-level mandate required by ISO 27001, 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.
