Enterprise Security Policy Framework Development
Global Financial Services Corporation • Financial Services • 6 months
Project Objective
Develop a comprehensive security policy framework aligned with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and regulatory requirements to establish clear governance and compliance standards across the organization.
Methodologies & Approach
- •Gap analysis against ISO 27001 and NIST CSF requirements
- •Stakeholder interviews across business units to understand operational needs
- •Policy hierarchy development (policies, standards, procedures, guidelines)
- •Policy development workshops with key stakeholders
- •Implementation of policy management lifecycle with review and approval workflows
- •Development of policy exception management process
Outcomes & Results
- •Created 25+ security policies covering all ISO 27001 control domains
- •Established clear roles and responsibilities for policy management and compliance
- •Implemented automated policy acknowledgment system with 95% completion rate
- •Reduced policy exceptions by 40% through improved policy design and stakeholder buy-in
- •Successfully passed external ISO 27001 audit with zero policy-related findings
- •Improved regulatory compliance posture for GDPR, PCI DSS, and local financial regulations
Key Insights & Lessons Learned
- •Early stakeholder engagement is critical for successful GRC initiatives to ensure buy-in and alignment with business objectives.
- •A risk-based approach allows for more efficient resource allocation and prioritization of activities.
- •Regular communication of progress and value helps maintain executive support and program momentum.
- •Integration with existing business processes is essential for sustainable GRC programs.
- •Measuring and demonstrating value through metrics and KPIs is crucial for long-term program success.
Project Details
Company:
Global Financial Services Corporation
Financial Services
Year:
2021
Duration:
6 months
Related GRC Areas
Governance
Risk Management
Compliance
Policy Development
Security Controls
Audit
Policies
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