IDC PeerScape: Peer Insights for Optimizing Security Policy Development, Promulgation, and Maintenance
This IDC PeerScape offers actionable guidance for optimizing enterprise security policy development, promulgation, and maintenance."The businesses profiled in this document — from the banking, insurance, and professional services industries — illustrate approaches taken in developing, sharing, and maintaining security policies," says Chris Tozzi, adjunct research advisor, IDC's IT Executive Programs (IEP).
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Executive Summary
Peer Insights
Practice 1: Tailor Security Policy Processes to Organizational Needs
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Examples
Banking
Insurance
Professional Services
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Practice 2: Create Security Policies with Diverse Audiences in Mind
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Examples
Banking
Insurance
Professional Services
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Practice 3: Leverage Policy Templates and Tools Strategically
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Banking
Insurance
Professional Services
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Practice 4: Make Policies Actionable But Not Inflexible
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Banking
Insurance
Professional Services
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Practice 5: Invest in Actionable Policy Education and Training