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Network Security Policy Template

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Summary

Defines network security requirements for cloud, hybrid, and third-party-connected environments. Covers Zero Trust, segmentation, firewall and routing controls, wireless security, cloud configuration, privileged administration, monitoring, rule reviews, remote access, and resilience.

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to establish secure network configurations and practices that protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization's cloud-based and interconnected environments. It ensures resilient and compliant operations through secure network design, access control, monitoring, and third-party integration.

Scope

This policy applies to all cloud-based and hybrid network infrastructure components, interconnections with third parties, and supporting network security services. It covers the configuration, monitoring, and management of networks, firewalls, and associated systems.

Framework Mapping

Appendix A includes mappings to common security and compliance frameworks for this template.
ISO/IEC 27002:2022
8.20 Networks and Network Services8.21 Security of Network Services
SOC 2 TSC
CC6.6: Network protectionCC6.8: Security configurations
NIST CSF v2.0
PR.AC-5: Network integrityPR.PT-4: Communications protections
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5
SC-7: Boundary ProtectionSC-12: Cryptographic Key Establishment

Complete table of contents

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  1. 1. Purpose
  2. 2. Scope
  3. 3. Policy Statement
  4. 3.1 Zero Trust
  5. 3.2 Network Security
  6. 3.3 Wireless Security
  7. 3.4 Cloud Network Security
  8. 3.5 Network Rules Review
  9. 3.6 Third-Party Interconnections
  10. 3.7 Logging and Monitoring
  11. 3.8 Privileged Access Control
  12. 3.9 Network Design and Audits
  13. 4. Roles and Responsibilities
  14. 5. References and Related Policies
  15. 6. Definitions
  16. 7. Policy Exceptions
  17. 8. Compliance and Monitoring
  18. 9. Policy Review
  19. Appendix A: Framework Control Mapping
  20. Appendix B: Revision History
  21. Appendix C: Approvals

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