What Is an Information Management Security Policy?
An Information Management Security Policy gives details of procedures, controls, and behavior that protect data of an organization. It is similar to putting on a seat belt when you are about to drive somewhere, it will save you, your passengers, and your reputation long before you qualify to drive around.
Purpose of the Policy
The goal of this policy is to: Ensure that all information assets (digital and physical) are not unlawfully accessed, damaged, or lost. Secure the data integrity, availability and confidentiality. Make sure that it complies with regulations on the Cybersecurity Law and data protection in the UAE. Encourage the culture of security awareness among the employees.
Scope of the Policy
This policy applies to: All the employees, contractors, instructors and third part vendors. Communication devices, all information systems and storage media employed by Al Nasr Driving School. Student, employee and financial information and all physical and digital data.
Key Principles of Information Security
| Principle | Description | Example |
|---|
| Confidentiality | Protecting information from unauthorized access | Password-protected student files |
| Integrity | Ensuring accuracy and reliability of data | Regular data validation checks |
| Availability | Making sure information is accessible when needed | Cloud backup & uptime monitoring |
Security Controls and Procedures
- Access Control:
- The access is provided to each employee depending on his role and responsibilities.
- Administrative systems require the use of multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- Personal identities are not allowed.
- Network & System Security:
- Firewalls, intrusion detection system and antivirus tools are regularly updated.
- Internal data Wi-Fi connections are limited.
- All sensitive systems are assessed quarterly on vulnerability.
- Data Storage & Backup:
- All data is transferred into encrypted servers in the UAE.
- Automatic backups are conducted on a daily basis.
- Recovery is tested on a monthly basis to test backup data.
- Incident Response:
- Inform the IT Department on the spot.
- Isolate the affected system.
- Record the detail of the incident.
- Provide reports to the Security Manager within 24 hours.
Monitoring and Audit
Our IT and compliance teams conduct:
- Monthly system security reviews
- Annual third-party penetration testing
- Random internal compliance checks
Audit findings are logged, reviewed, and acted upon promptly to ensure continuous improvement.