Description
The organization develops, disseminates, and periodically reviews/updates: (i) a formal, documented, personnel security policy that addresses purpose, scope, roles, responsibilities, management commitment, coordination among organizational entities, and compliance; and (ii) formal, documented procedures to facilitate the implementation of the personnel security policy and associated personnel security controls.
Supplemental Guidance
The personnel security policy and procedures are consistent with applicable laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidance. The personnel security policy can be included as part of the general information security policy for the organization. Personnel security procedures can be developed for the security program in general, and for a particular information system, when required. NIST Special Publication 800-12 provides guidance on security policies and procedures.
Changes from Rev 4
Title changed from 'Personnel Security Policy and Procedures' Requires the selection (one or more) of organization-level; mission/business process-level; system-level personnel security policies Adds text requiring consistency with applicable laws, executive orders, directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines Requires the designation of a specific official to manage the development, documentation, and dissemination of the personnel security policy and procedures New parameters require update to policy and procedures as a result of specified events in addition to specified frequency Discussion amplifies the need for policy and procedures for risk management, and to help provide security and privacy assurance
Enhancements
(0) None.