A Change Management Policy governs the documenting, tracking, testing, and approving of system, network, security, and infrastructure changes.
Configuration and Asset Management Policy
A Configuration and Asset Management Policy governs configurations for new sensitive systems
Secure Development Policy
A Secure Development Policy defines the requirements for secure software and system development and maintenance.
Segregation of Environments
Development, staging, and production environments are segregated.
Production Data Use is Restricted
Production data is not used in the development and testing environments, unless required for debugging customer issues.
Approval for System Changes
System changes are approved by at least 1 independent person prior to deployment into production.
Availability
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Policy
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Policy governs required processes for restoring the service or supporting infrastructure after suffering a disaster or disruption.
Uptime and Availability Monitoring
System tools monitors for uptime and availability based on predetermined criteria.
Organizational Management
Background Checks
Background checks or their equivalent are performed before or promptly after a new hires start date, as permitted by local laws.
Code of Conduct
A Code of Conduct outlines ethical expectations, behavior standards, and ramifications of noncompliance.
Personnel Acknowledge Security Policies
Internal personnel review and accept applicable information security policies at least annually.
Disciplinary Action
Personnel who violate information security policies are subject to disciplinary action and such disciplinary action is clearly documented in one or more policies.
Security Awareness Training
Internal personnel complete annual training programs for information security to help them understand their obligations and responsibilities related to security.
Information Security Policy
An Information Security Policy establishes the security requirements for maintaining the security, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of applications, systems, infrastructure, and data.
Internal Control Policy
An Internal Control Policy identifies how a system of controls should be maintained to safeguard assets, promote operational efficiency, and encourage adherence to prescribed managerial policies.
Internal Control Monitoring
A continuous monitoring solution monitors internal controls used in the achievement of service commitments and system requirements.
Information Security Program Review
Management is responsible for the design, implementation, and management of the organization’s security policies and procedures. The policies and procedures are reviewed by management at least annually.
Performance Review Policy
A Performance Review Policy provides personnel context and transparency into their performance and career development processes.
Acceptable Use Policy
An Acceptable Use Policy defines standards for appropriate and secure use of company hardware and electronic systems including storage media, communication tools and internet access.
Confidentiality
Data Retention and Disposal Policy
A Data Retention and Disposal Policy specifies how customer data is to be retained and disposed of based on compliance requirements and contractual obligations.
Data Classification Policy
A Data Classification Policy details the security and handling protocols for sensitive data.
Access to Customer Data is Restricted
Access to, erasure of, or destruction of customer data is restricted to personnel that need access based on the principle of least privilege.
Vulnerability Management
Vulnerability and Patch Management Policy
A Vulnerability Management and Patch Management Policy outlines the processes to efficiently respond to identified vulnerabilities.
Incident Response
Incident Response Plan
An Incident Response Plan outlines the process of identifying, prioritizing, communicating, assigning and tracking confirmed incidents through to resolution.
Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment and Treatment Policy
A Risk Assessment and Treatment Policy governs the process for conducting risk assessments to account for threats, vulnerabilities, likelihood, and impact with respect to assets, team members, customers, vendors, suppliers, and partners. Risk tolerance and strategies are also defined in the policy.
Vendor Due Diligence Review
Vendor SOC 2 reports (or equivalent) are collected and reviewed on at least an annual basis.
Vendor Risk Assessment
New vendors are assessed in accordance with the Vendor Risk Management Policy prior to engaging with the vendor. Reassessment occurs at least annually.
Vendor Risk Management Policy
A Vendor Risk Management Policy defines a framework for the onboarding and management of the vendor relationship lifecycle.
Risk Assessment
Formal risk assessments are performed, which includes the identification of relevant internal and external threats related to security, availability, confidentiality, and fraud, and an analysis of risks associated with those threats.
Risk Register
A risk register is maintained, which records the risk mitigation strategies for identified risks, and the development or modification of controls consistent with the risk mitigation strategy.
Network Security
Endpoint Security
Company endpoints are managed and configured with a strong password policy, anti-virus, and hard drive encryption
Network Security Policy
A Network Security Policy identifies the requirements for protecting information and systems within and across networks.
Restricted Port Configurations
Configurations ensure available networking ports, protocols, services, and environments are restricted as necessary, including firewalls.
Access Security
Administrative Access is Restricted
Administrative access to production infrastructure is restricted based on the principle of least privilege.
Access to Product is Restricted
Non-console access to production infrastructure is restricted to users with a unique SSH key or access key
Unique Access IDs
Personnel are assigned unique IDs to access sensitive systems, networks, and information
Removal of Access
Upon termination or when internal personnel no longer require access, system access is removed, as applicable.
Complex Passwords
Personnel are required to use strong, complex passwords and a second form of authentication to access sensitive systems, networks, and information
Access Control and Termination Policy
An Access Control and Termination Policy governs authentication and access to applicable systems, data, and networks.
Asset Inventory
A list of system assets, components, and respective owners are maintained and reviewed at least annually
Encryption-at-Rest
Service data is encrypted-at-rest.
Encryption-in-Transit
Service data transmitted over the internet is encrypted-in-transit.
Least Privilege in Use
Users are provisioned access to systems based on principle of least privilege.
Encryption and Key Management Policy
An Encryption and Key Management Policy supports the secure encryption and decryption of app secrets, and governs the use of cryptographic controls.
Physical Security
Physical Access Reviews
Processes are in place to periodically review physical access to ensure consistency with job responsibilities.
Physical Security Policy
A Physical Security Policy that details physical security requirements for the company facilities is in place.
Physical Access Restrictions
Processes are in place to create, modify or remove physical access to facilities such as data centers, office spaces, and work areas based on the needs of such individual.
Communications
Confidential Reporting Channel
A confidential reporting channel is made available to internal personnel and external parties to report security and other identified concerns.
Communication of Critical Information
Critical information is communicated to external parties, as applicable.
Communication of Security Commitments
Security commitments and expectations are communicated to both internal personnel and external users via the company's website.
Privacy Policy
A Privacy Policy to both external users and internal personnel. This policy details the company's privacy commitments.
Description of Services
Descriptions of the company's services and systems are available to both internal personnel and external users.
