Security Manual and Security Audit Program

Life just got easier - Electronic Forms for Threat and Vulnerability Assessments and BYOD addressed

ISO / COBIT / HIPAA / SOX Compliant - Best Practices

The Security Compliance Policy Kit offering includes everything that is needed to comply with mandated requirements as well as be best practices. The Security Policy Manual (policies and procedures template) is over 240 pages in length. All versions of the Security Manual template include both the Business & IT Impact Questionnaire and the Threat & Vulnerability Assessment Tool (both were redesigned to address Sarbanes Oxley compliance). In addition, the Security Manual Template PREMIUM Edition contains 16 detail job descriptions that apply specifically to security and Sarbanes Oxley, ISO 27000 (ISO27001 and ISO27002), PCI-DSS, and HIPAA. Data Protection is a priority and security myths need to addressed.

The security audit program is defined so an enterprise can identify deficiencies in existing policies, procedures and practices that exist between mandated security standards and what an organization is actually doing.

Our Security Compliance Policy template is a framework which can be used to structure and perform a detailed analysis and reporting of security deficiencies. Once this audit has been completed an enterprise can be reasonably assured that everything that can be done with existing technology, policies, procedures, and practices to secure data assets has been implemented and is being followed. When an enterprise uses our Security Audit Program they not only comply with state, federal, and industry mandated security requirements but they will also minimize risks associated with data and security breaches.

Security Compliance - Comprehensive, Detailed and Customizable for Your Business

The Security Compliance Policy and Audit Program bundle provides all the essential sections of a complete security manual and walks you through the creation of each step. Detailed language addressing more than a dozen security topics is included in 220 plus page Microsoft Word document, which you can modify as much or as little as you need to fit your business requirements. The template includes sections on critical topics like:

• Risk analysis - Threat and Vulnerability Assessment via Electronic Forms
• Staff member roles
• Physical security
• Electronic Communication (email / SmartPhones)
• Blogs and Personal Web Sites
• Facility design, construction and operations
• Media and documentation
• Data and software security
• Network security
• Internet and IT contingency planning
• Insurance
• Outsourced services
• Waiver procedures
• Incident reporting procedures
• Access control guidelines
• PCI DSS Audit Program as a separate document

Security Audit Program and Security Manual Offerings

The Audit Program can be acquired by itself of with the Security Manual. In any case you will obtain a "World Class" tool that will help you to meet your security and compliance requirements. Are you ready for your next audit...

• Security Audit Program
• Security Manual
• Security Manual & Audit Program
• Security Manual Premium
• Security Manual Gold

Security Audit Program

• Comes in MS EXCEL and PDF formats
• Meets ISO 27001, 27002, Sarbanes-Oxley, PCI-DSS and HIPAA requirements
• Over 400 unique tasks divided into 11 areas of audit focus which are the divided into 39 separate task groupings including BYOD

Over 3,000 enterprises from around the world have chosen at least one of Janco's products.  The Security Audit program is a must have tool that not only assists in meeting compliance requirements but also is a great way to validate that your enterprise is ready for your next external audit.

Security Manual Template - Standard Edition

• Security Manual Template
• Business and IT Impact Questionnaire
• Threat and Vulnerability Assessment Toolkit
• Security Management Checklist
• HIPAA Audit Program
• Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 Checklist
• Electronic forms that can be Emailed, completed via a computer or tablet, and stored electronically including:
  • Blog Policy Compliance
  • BYOD Access and Use
  • Company Asset Employee Control Log
  • Email - Employee Acknowledgment
  • Employee Termination Checklist
  • FIPS 199 Assessment Electronic Form
  • Internet Access Request
  • Internet Use Approval
  • Internet & Electronic Communication - Employee Acknowledgment

  • Mobile Device Access and Use Agreement
  • Employee Security Acknowledgement Release
  • Preliminary Security Audit Checklist
  • Security Access Application
  • Security Audit Report
  • Security Violation Reporting
  • Sensitive Information Policy Compliance Agreement
  • Threat and Vulnerability Assessment (Adobe FormsCentral - PDF)

Security Manual and Security Audit Program

Get both the Security Manual and the Security Audit Program with the Electronic forms for Threat and Vulnerability Assessment. 

With this package your organization will be ready both to mitigate risks faced by you networks and systems, in addition to being in a better potion to meet all compliance requirements that are mandated by the government and industry organizations.

Security Manual Template - Premium Edition

• Security Manual Template
• Business and IT Impact Questionnaire
• Threat and Vulnerability Assessment Form
• HIPAA Audit Program
• Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 Checklist
• Security Audit Program - fully editable
  • Comes in MS EXCEL and PDF formats
  • Meets ISO 27001, 27002, Sarbanes-Oxley, PCI-DSS, HIPAA FIPS 199, and NIS SP 800-53 requirements
  • Over 400 unique tasks divided into 11 areas of audit focus which are the divided into 38 separate task groupings
• Over one dozen Electronic Forms
• Security Job Descriptions MS Word Format
  • Chief Security Officer (CSO)
  • Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
  • VP Strategy and Architecture
  • Director e-Commerce
  • Database Administrator
  • Data Security Administrator
  • Manager Data Security
  • Manager Facilities and Equipment

  • Manager Network and Computing Services
  • Manager Network Services
  • Manager Training and Documentation
  • Manager Voice and Data Communication
  • Manager Wireless Systems
  • Network Security Analyst
  • System Administrator - Unix
  • System Administrator - Windows

Security Manual Template - Gold Edition

• Security Manual Template
• Business and IT Impact Questionnaire
• Threat and Vulnerability Assessment Form
• HIPAA Audit Program
• Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 Checklist
• Security Audit Program
• Electronic Forms
• 260 Job Descriptions from the Internet and IT Job Descriptions HandiGuide in MS Word Format including all of the job descriptions in the Premium Edition.

 

 

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Security and Auditing News

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New Privacy Legislation Proposed in US House

May 12th, 2013

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CIOs worry more about cyber threats with mobile computing

May 10th, 2013

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10 reasons why organizations need a Chief Mobility Officer (CMoO)

May 7th, 2013

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CIOs Worry More About Cyberthreats

May 5th, 2013

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Two factor authentication soon to be a standard

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