Day 44: What Makes a Good Cybersecurity Policy?

Day 44 of the CMMC Countdown is a great time to revisit your cybersecurity policies, not just to check a box, but to make sure they’re usable, understandable, and enforceable.

CMMC assessors don’t just want to see that you have policies. They want to see that your team follows them.

What Makes a Policy Effective?

• Written in plain language
• Aligned with your actual practices
• Reviewed and updated regularly
• Accessible to all employees

Common Pitfalls

• Copy-pasting generic templates
• Policies that contradict actual workflows
• No version control or update history

What You Can Do Today

• Review of your Acceptable Use Policy, Access Control Policy, and Incident Response Plan
• Ask employees if they understand and follow them
• Update outdated language and procedures

Valeo Networks helps contractors write cybersecurity policies that pass assessments and guide real-world behavior.
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📧 Contact: Jim Gast – jim@valeonetworks.com