What Not to Write: 5 Common Policy Writing Mistakes
The purpose of this article is to put policies into a 360-degree mirror and shed some light on a few areas which may need a little care.
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Top Policies Software Features to Consider Before You Buy
In this article, we will look at the top features to consider when evaluating a policies software solution, including features related to policy wording and structure, custom policies and categories, creating an acceptable use policy, download documents, and more.
Reportable Cyber Incidents: An Overview of the NCUA’s New Notification Rule
In this article, we take a look at the new National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board unanimously approved a rule titled “Cyber Incident Notification Requirements for Federally Insured Credit Unions” and determine how we got here, what the final rule says, and what credit unions need to do in response.
An Overview of Freddie Mac’s Updated Information Security Requirements
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This article is an introduction to the new requirements released by Freddie Mac, as well as a summary of what’s new, what’s changed, and what you may need to do about it.
Credit Unions: What to Expect in Your 2023 NCUA IT Exam
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This article will tell you what you can expect in your 2023 exam and take you through a bit of the history of each acronym.
Policies vs. Standards vs. Controls vs. Procedures
In this article, we answer the question, "What’s the difference between policies, standards, controls, and procedures?" by setting definitions, looking at guidance, and providing some examples.
Key Sections of an Information Security Policy
There are a lot of ways to write a policy and there are equally as many things to avoid. At Tandem, when we sit down to write a policy, we break our policies into the following key sections.
How to Conduct a Policy Review Meeting
While Boost’s practices vary from client-to-client, based on things like the institution’s size, risk, and complexity, their practices can be summed up in six steps.
6 Tips for Writing an Effective Information Security Policy
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In this article, we will discuss why your policies are important and give you six tips to make sure they live up to their fullest potential.
New Cyber Incident Reporting Act
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In this article, we will dive into the requirements of the Cyber Incident Reporting Act and discuss how this will affect your organization.
Why CISA Wants You to “Implement Cybersecurity Measures Now”
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Learn how to respond to the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) direct call to action to "Implement Cybersecurity Measures Now."