Application and Network Security Policy

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What is an Application and Network Security Policy?

Raise awareness and implement processes that will reduce the likelihood of cyber attacks succeeding against your company. Small and medium size businesses (SMBs) often consider themselves too small to be attacked. The reality is that cyber criminals will attack firms of any size.

The number of cyber security incidents and the resulting business disruption continues to escalate. Implementing antimalware and antivirus systems, blocking unnecessary access to devices and improving security awareness are best practice actions that must be taken to reduce cyber and information security risk.

Why is an Application and Network Security Policy important?

Avoid the cost and ramifications of a cyber attack. Simple changes can help to protect your company’s assets:

Develop a robust application and network security policy; the stronger the policy, the harder it will be for a cyber attacker to strike.
Train employees on cybersecurity. Businesses should show their employees what to do, what to avoid and what to look out for.

ISO 27001 Application and Network Security Policy

InfoSec policies are part of the requirements of the ISO 27001 Certification standard. The Application and Network Security policy is one of those ISO 27001 policies required, you can take a look at the full list here.

Application and Network Security Policy Sections

Malware, Scams and Hoaxes

Network Security

Vulnerability Management

End-user device Security

Application Security

Application and Network Security Policy Related

Also known as: Network Security Policy, Application Security Policy, Company Network Security Policy, IT Network Security Policy, Information Transfer Policy, Malware Policy, Communications Security Policy, Anti-virus Policy

Related terms: malware, anti-virus, restrictions on software installation

Framework references: ISO 27001