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Policy monitoring and revision

Policy monitoring and revision

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Policy monitoring and revision

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- [Narrator] Security professionals must actively monitor and periodically revise policy standards, guidelines, and procedures. As business objectives shift, technology advances and new threats arise, our security posture must adapt. Documents written a year ago might not align with today's practices or address the latest vulnerabilities. Feedback from those using these documents daily can highlight areas for improvement or clarification. Regular reviews help identify and correct inconsistencies and gaps. For example, if a company goes through a merger or acquisition, the new technologies and processes might introduce challenges. Without updates, existing policies might not tackle these complexities adequately. Also, as the regulatory landscape changes, organizations need to adapt their policies to remain compliant. New or updated regulations can demand changes in data handling, breach response, or stakeholder communication. So implementing a periodic review process ensures that an…

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