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Vulnerability Assessment And Penetration Testing Policy
"I need a Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing Policy for a mid-sized fintech company operating in Pakistan, compliant with PECA 2016 and State Bank of Pakistan's security requirements, with specific focus on cloud infrastructure testing and third-party service provider management."
1. Purpose and Scope: Defines the objectives of the policy and its applicability across the organization
2. Definitions: Detailed explanations of technical terms, abbreviations, and key concepts used throughout the policy
3. Roles and Responsibilities: Defines who is authorized to request, approve, conduct, and review VAPT activities
4. Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Outlines relevant laws, regulations, and standards that must be adhered to during VAPT
5. VAPT Methodology: Detailed procedures for conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
6. Authorization Requirements: Process for obtaining necessary approvals before conducting VAPT activities
7. Testing Frequency and Scheduling: Defines required frequency of tests and scheduling procedures
8. Documentation Requirements: Standards for documenting test plans, results, and findings
9. Reporting and Communication: Procedures for reporting findings, vulnerabilities, and recommendations
10. Risk Management: Framework for assessing and managing risks identified during VAPT
11. Incident Response Integration: How VAPT activities integrate with incident response procedures
12. Security Controls: Specific security measures required during VAPT activities
13. Policy Review and Updates: Procedures for regular review and updating of the policy
1. Third-Party Testing Requirements: Specific requirements for external VAPT providers, used when organization employs external testers
2. Cloud Infrastructure Testing: Specific procedures for testing cloud-based systems, included when organization uses cloud services
3. Mobile Application Testing: Requirements for testing mobile applications, included if organization develops/uses mobile apps
4. IoT Device Testing: Procedures for testing IoT devices, included if organization uses IoT infrastructure
5. Social Engineering Assessment: Guidelines for social engineering tests, included if such testing is part of security program
6. Industry-Specific Requirements: Additional requirements based on industry regulations, included for regulated industries
7. International Testing Procedures: Guidelines for testing across international boundaries, included for multinational organizations
1. Appendix A: VAPT Request Form Template: Standard template for requesting VAPT activities
2. Appendix B: Risk Assessment Matrix: Framework for evaluating and categorizing identified vulnerabilities
3. Appendix C: Testing Tools and Technologies: Approved list of tools and technologies for VAPT activities
4. Appendix D: Report Templates: Standardized templates for various VAPT reports
5. Appendix E: Classification Guidelines: Guidelines for classifying vulnerabilities and findings
6. Schedule 1: Testing Scope Checklist: Detailed checklist for defining testing scope
7. Schedule 2: Compliance Requirements: Specific compliance requirements and controls mapping
8. Schedule 3: Emergency Procedures: Procedures for handling emergencies during testing
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