The Security Audit Policy serves as a foundational document for organizations operating in New Zealand to establish and maintain effective security audit processes. This policy becomes necessary when organizations need to systematically evaluate their security controls, ensure compliance with New Zealand's regulatory requirements, and maintain robust security standards. The document provides comprehensive guidance on conducting security audits, including scope definition, methodology, frequency, documentation requirements, and reporting procedures. It addresses requirements under New Zealand's Privacy Act 2020, relevant sections of the Crimes Act, and other applicable legislation, while incorporating international security standards and best practices. The Security Audit Policy is particularly crucial in today's digital environment where organizations face increasing cybersecurity threats and regulatory scrutiny.
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1. Purpose and Scope: Defines the objective of the security audit policy and its applicability within the organization
2. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the policy document
3. Roles and Responsibilities: Outlines the roles involved in security audits and their specific responsibilities
4. Audit Frequency and Scheduling: Establishes the required frequency of different types of security audits and scheduling procedures
5. Audit Methodology: Details the standard approaches and procedures for conducting security audits
6. Documentation Requirements: Specifies the required documentation before, during, and after audits
7. Compliance Requirements: Outlines the compliance standards and regulatory requirements that must be met
8. Reporting Procedures: Details how audit findings should be documented and reported
9. Corrective Actions: Establishes procedures for addressing and following up on audit findings
10. Confidentiality and Data Protection: Specifies how audit information should be protected and handled
1. Cloud Security Auditing: Specific procedures for auditing cloud-based systems and services
2. Third-Party Audit Requirements: Requirements and procedures for audits conducted by or on external parties
3. Industry-Specific Requirements: Additional requirements for specific industries (e.g., financial services, healthcare)
4. Remote Auditing Procedures: Procedures for conducting audits remotely when physical access is not possible
5. International Operations: Additional considerations for organizations operating across multiple jurisdictions
6. Emergency Audit Procedures: Procedures for conducting urgent or unscheduled audits in response to security incidents
1. Appendix A: Audit Checklist Templates: Standard templates for different types of security audits
2. Appendix B: Risk Assessment Matrix: Templates and guidelines for assessing and rating security risks
3. Appendix C: Compliance Requirements Checklist: Detailed checklist of regulatory and compliance requirements
4. Appendix D: Audit Report Template: Standard template for audit reports and findings
5. Appendix E: Security Control Framework: Detailed framework of security controls to be audited
6. Appendix F: Corrective Action Plan Template: Template for documenting and tracking corrective actions
7. Schedule 1: Audit Timeline and Frequency: Detailed schedule of required audits and their frequency
8. Schedule 2: Technical Requirements: Technical specifications and requirements for security controls
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