Question

Attached below you will find an example of a policy (created by SANS "Creating a Policy.pdf") for various cybersecurity functions in an organization. Using this policy guide, and your knowledge of the CMMC domains, create a policy for an area SPECIFIC to GBI. Do not give me a generic policy, but look at the CMMC and devise a policy, perhaps one that will be in your consulting project domain. The policy should follow the outlined guidance and be approximately 1-2 pages.

Create a Policy for the CMMC Framework

Writing a policy is an essential task for any security professional to know how to generate, update, build, and follow. The below framework for a policy is broken down into eight parts.
1. Overview o State the overview of what this policy covers.
2. Purpose o State why this policy exists and its purpose
3. Scope o Who and what does this apply to?
4. Policy o The policy itself. o Guidelines o Rules for having the policy
5. Policy Compliance o How will it be verified that the policy is being meet?
6. Related Standards, Policies, and Processes o If any
7. Definitions and Terms o If any
8. Revision History o The date and summary of what changed since the last edit.

Answer 1

This custom policy is created specifically for the CMMC domain, detailing acceptable use of corporate email services under the CMMC framework for an organization. It includes an overview, purpose, scope, set of rules, compliance mechanisms, related standards, definitions, and revision history.

Step-by-step explanation:

Corporate Email Usage Policy

1. Overview
This policy outlines acceptable use of corporate email services to ensure the secure and efficient operation of company activities. It addresses the requirements under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework.

2. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to ensure secure and appropriate use of corporate email systems, in compliance with CMMC guidelines and to protect the company's confidential information.

3. Scope
This policy applies to all employees, contractors, and third-party partners with access to the company's email systems.

4. Policy

Email systems shall only be used for business purposes.

All email communications must comply with the company's code of conduct and confidentiality policies.

Emails containing sensitive information should be encrypted.

Periodic training on email security practices is mandatory for all users.

The IT department will conduct regular audits of email use.

5. Policy Compliance
Compliance will be monitored through regular audits and non-compliance will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

6. Related Standards, Policies, and Processes
Relevant data protection and information security policies.

7. Definitions and Terms
CMMC - Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

8. Revision History
February 2023 - Initial creation of the email usage policy.