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The document outlines a comprehensive framework for administrative and technical controls in information security, including policy development, risk management, training, and incident management. It details specific measures such as access management, endpoint security, and cloud security, along with an implementation plan divided into short-term, medium-term, and long-term actions. The focus is on enhancing security posture through awareness, technical solutions, and policy refinement over the next year.

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Controls

The document outlines a comprehensive framework for administrative and technical controls in information security, including policy development, risk management, training, and incident management. It details specific measures such as access management, endpoint security, and cloud security, along with an implementation plan divided into short-term, medium-term, and long-term actions. The focus is on enhancing security posture through awareness, technical solutions, and policy refinement over the next year.

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Administrative Controls

1. Policy Development and Enforcement

o Information Security Policy

o Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

o Incident Response Plan

o Data Classification and Handling Policy

o Employee Onboarding and Termination Policy

o Vendor Risk Management Policy

2. Training and Awareness

o Employee Security Awareness Training

o Phishing Simulation Campaigns

o Role-Specific Training for IT and Admin Staff

o Periodic Refresher Courses

3. Risk Management

o Conduct Regular Risk Assessments

o Business Impact Analysis (BIA)

o Third-Party Risk Assessments

o Document Risk Mitigation Strategies

4. Audit and Compliance

o Perform Regular Internal and External Audits

o Align with Compliance Standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST)


o Monitor Adherence to Security Policies

5. Incident Management

o Establish an Incident Response Team (IRT)

o Conduct Incident Drills and Tabletop Exercises

o Maintain an Updated Incident Response Plan

6. Governance and Oversight

o Define Roles and Responsibilities

o Establish a Security Steering Committee

o Conduct Regular Management Reviews

Technical Controls

1. Access Management

o Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

o Use Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

o Enforce Least Privilege Principle

o Regularly Audit Access Logs

2. Endpoint Security

o Install and Maintain Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

o Use Antivirus and Anti-Malware Solutions

o Patch and Update Endpoints Regularly

3. Network Security
o Deploy Firewalls and Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)

o Segment Networks with VLANs

o Monitor Network Traffic with SIEM Solutions

o Implement VPN for Remote Access

4. Data Protection

o Encrypt Data in Transit and at Rest

o Implement Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Solutions

o Use Secure Backup and Recovery Systems

o Tokenization for Sensitive Data

5. Threat Management

o Continuous Vulnerability Scanning

o Regular Penetration Testing

o Deploy Threat Intelligence Solutions

o Enable Logging and Monitoring via Centralized Systems

6. Application Security

o Perform Secure Code Reviews

o Conduct Web Application Scans (OWASP Top 10 Focus)

o Use Application Firewalls (WAF)

o Enforce Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

7. Cloud Security

o Enforce Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)


o Use Secure Configuration Baselines (e.g., CIS Benchmarks)

o Enable Cloud Encryption Mechanisms

o Conduct Regular Cloud Security Audits

Implementation Plan

 Short-Term (0–3 months): Focus on awareness training, risk assessments, and


initial audits.

 Medium-Term (3–6 months): Deploy technical solutions such as EDR, MFA,


and network segmentation.

 Long-Term (6–12 months): Refine policies, perform advanced testing (e.g.,


pen testing), and optimize incident response strategies.

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