Free Information Security Policy Template
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What is an Information Security Policy?
The Information Security Policy is the foundational document of any SOC 2 program. It defines your company's overall approach to protecting information assets and sets the tone for all other security controls. Every other policy, procedure, and control in your compliance program flows from this document.
It is required for the SOC 2 Security Trust Service Criteria (Common Criteria) — the mandatory criteria for every SOC 2 audit. Your auditor will review it on day one of any SOC 2 engagement, and it shapes their expectations for everything else they examine.
A weak or missing Information Security Policy is one of the most common sources of audit exceptions. It signals to auditors that the rest of your program may have similar gaps, which increases scrutiny across every control area.
What's in the Free Sample?
This sample is the SMB version — designed for startups and growing companies under 200 employees. It covers:
- Purpose and scope of the policy
- Information security objectives and principles
- Roles and responsibilities
- Asset classification and handling
- Access control requirements
- Incident response overview
- Compliance and enforcement
This sample is one of four documents in the complete Information Security Policy package.
The full package includes Enterprise, SMB, Quick Reference, and Workbook versions. The Complete Bundle includes 155+ documents across all Trust Service Criteria.
Why Your Information Security Policy Matters for SOC 2
Auditors Read It First
Your Information Security Policy sets expectations for the entire audit. It tells auditors what controls you claim to have in place — and they'll verify every claim.
It Must Match Reality
A generic policy that doesn't reflect your actual systems and practices creates audit exceptions. Auditors compare what you wrote to what you actually do — and gaps become findings.
Annual Review Required
Your audit evidence must include proof that the policy is reviewed and updated annually. Outdated policies that haven't been reviewed are a common and easily avoidable finding.
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