Human Resources Security Policy
An HR security policy template covering pre-employment screening, onboarding security, ongoing personnel security, and offboarding procedures.
What's Included
1. Purpose & Scope
Defines scope covering all personnel including contractors.
2. Pre-Employment Screening
Establishes background check and screening requirements.
3. Employment Terms
Defines security-related employment terms and conditions.
4. Security Onboarding
Outlines security briefing and access provisioning during onboarding.
5. Ongoing Personnel Security
Addresses periodic review and ongoing security obligations.
6. Offboarding & Termination
Defines secure offboarding including access revocation.
7. Disciplinary Process
Outlines disciplinary procedures for security violations.
8. Review & Compliance
Sets review frequency and compliance monitoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a human resources security policy include?
A comprehensive human resources security policy should include purpose & scope, pre-employment screening, employment terms, security onboarding, and more. This template covers 8 key sections aligned to ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53 requirements.
Which frameworks require a hr & awareness policy?
Major frameworks requiring hr & awareness policies include ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53. This template maps directly to their control requirements, making it easier to demonstrate compliance across multiple standards.
How often should a human resources security policy be reviewed?
Best practice is to review your human resources security policy at least annually, or whenever significant changes occur in your organisation, technology environment, or regulatory landscape. Most frameworks including ISO 27001 and NIST CSF require documented policy review cycles.
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