Comprehensive Information Security Management Documentation

Candice Wold
Aug 9, 2017 · 2 min read

A comprehensive process and procedural documentation package is a strong component of every good information security management system. Key elements of such a documentation package include overarching company policies, tactical processes that span and integrate various departments, and operational step by step procedures. There are many advantages to maintaining a comprehensive documentation package detailing these elements which support your information security program.

Well documented processes in the form of work instructions and procedural steps allow you to better communicate these processes with employees. By clearly and explicitly outlining how you intend for company processes and procedures to be implemented, you reduce the risk of error due to misunderstandings, and foster a sense of assurance in those who are assigned to carry out those processes. This in turn increases efficiency and productivity because of the increased confidence in work function. It also cuts down on the time required for bringing new hires up to speed during employee on-boarding.

The increased process efficiency can also allow your team to more quickly and adequately respond to security incidents. By giving them confidence that all duties were carried out in a similar manner, certain variables in what could have led to the incident are automatically eliminated. This leads to a clearer picture and allows incident response team members to more quickly trace the error and locate where the breakdown or incident occurred.

It is quickly becoming a humbling industry truth that there is no such thing as 100% secure.

Finally, there comes a time for many modern businesses when vigilance and quick incident response do not prove themselves sufficient to prevent a security breach. It is quickly becoming a humbling industry truth that there is no such thing as 100% secure. Maintaining a comprehensive documentation package illustrates to your clients, stakeholders, and even the public if necessary that you take security seriously. Well documented processes help defend your information security system story and prove your company has taken steps to secure your information assets.

Orange Parachute utilizes a detailed documentation package based on years of industry standards and experience that can be tailored to your individual business. Many businesses find our Proven Process Package to have just the words to communicate with their employees they themselves were struggling to find, whereas others find the package to be a helpful supplement to add to their already existing company documentation. Whatever the state of your documentation may be, Orange Parachute can aid and enrich your information security program.

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