Printed Mint Information Security Policy

1. Purpose
Printed Mint is committed to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its information assets. This policy establishes security measures to protect data from unauthorized access, breaches, or misuse while ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all employees, contractors, vendors, and third-party partners who handle or access Printed Mint’s information systems, networks, or data.
3. Data Classification & Protection
3.1 Classification Levels
Printed Mint classifies data into the following categories:

• Public: Information that can be shared openly.
• Internal: Business-related data accessible only to employees.
• Confidential: Customer, financial, and proprietary business information requiring strict access controls.
• Restricted: Highly sensitive data (e.g., payment information, employee records) requiring encryption and the highest security measures.

3.2 Data Handling & Storage

• Confidential and restricted data must be encrypted at rest and in transit.
• Access to sensitive data is limited to authorized personnel based on job responsibilities.
• Employees must follow a clear desk and screen policy to prevent unauthorized viewing of confidential information.

4. Access Control & Authentication

• Role-based access control (RBAC) will be enforced to ensure that employees only have access to data necessary for their role.
• Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is required for accessing sensitive systems.
• Passwords must meet complexity requirements and be updated periodically.
• Access logs must be maintained and regularly reviewed for suspicious activities.

5. Network & System Security

• Firewalls, intrusion detection, and anti-malware tools must be in place to protect the network.
• Regular security patches and software updates must be applied to all systems.
• Remote access is only permitted through secure connections.

6. Vendor & Third-Party Security

• All third-party vendors must comply with Printed Mint’s security standards.
• Vendor security assessments will be conducted before granting access to Printed Mint’s data.
• Data-sharing agreements must include security and compliance requirements.

7. Incident Response & Reporting

• Security incidents must be reported immediately to the IT security team.
• A documented incident response plan will guide the detection, containment, and recovery process.
• Breach notifications will be issued in compliance with regulatory requirements.

8. Employee Awareness & Training

• All employees must complete annual cybersecurity awareness training.
• Employees must recognize and report phishing attempts and suspicious activities.
• Security reminders and updates will be regularly communicated.

9. Compliance & Audits

• Printed Mint will adhere to relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, CCPA).
• Regular security audits and risk assessments will be conducted to ensure policy adherence.

10. Policy Review & Enforcement

• This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary.
• Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.