When the time comes to implement a new security policy, remember to stick by your plan. Often times, the amount of man hours spent carefully planning a policy, goes down the drain during implementation when follow-through lacks order and structure.
Creating a security policy doesn’t have to be a difficult task. Breaking down all necessary components can turn an overwhelming task into one that is easily manageable and executable. This article will discuss the first step to policy success: Planning. (To learn how to implement your security policy, once it’s been planned, read Implementing Your Security Policy.)