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IT Security Policy

1. Purpose

The purpose of this IT Security Policy is to protect the information assets, IT infrastructure, and digital resources of Digital Processing Systems – Kuwait (DPS Kuwait) from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This policy aligns with ISO/IEC 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), and applicable regulatory requirements.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all DPS Kuwait employees, contractors, consultants, and third parties. It covers all IT systems, networks, applications, cloud services, and data managed or processed by DPS Kuwait.

3. Roles and Responsibilities

  • CISO / IT Security Lead: Responsible for security governance, compliance, risk management, and incident handling.

  • IT Department: Responsible for implementing security controls, system monitoring, patch management, and maintenance.

  • Employees: Must follow security best practices and report any suspected security incidents.

  • Third Parties: Must comply with DPS Kuwait’s contractual and security requirements.

4. Acceptable Use

All company IT resources must be used strictly for authorized business purposes. Password sharing, unauthorized software installation, and misuse of systems are prohibited.

5. Data Protection

Data must be properly classified, encrypted both in transit and at rest, securely backed up, and disposed of according to regulatory and business requirements.

6. Access Control

Access to systems and data must follow the principle of least privilege. Multi-factor authentication (MFA), role-based access control (RBAC), and timely account de-provisioning must be enforced.

7. Network and System Security

Security controls such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), secure remote access, patch management, and regular vulnerability assessments must be implemented.

8. Email and Web Security

Email filtering, phishing protection, and secure web browsing controls must be enforced to protect against cyber threats.

9. Endpoint Security

All endpoints must use approved antivirus solutions, encryption, and access controls in line with DPS Kuwait security standards.

10. Cloud Security

All cloud environments must comply with DPS Kuwait’s security requirements, including encryption, access control, monitoring, and regular audits.

11. Mobile Device Management

Any mobile device accessing company data must comply with DPS Kuwait’s Mobile Device Management (MDM) security controls.

12. Encryption Standards

Industry-standard encryption must be used, including AES-256 for data at rest and TLS 1.2 or higher for data in transit, along with secure key management practices.

13. Logging and Monitoring

Security logs must be collected, monitored, and analyzed using appropriate logging and SIEM solutions.

14. Incident Response

All security incidents must be reported immediately and handled according to the DPS Kuwait Incident Response Plan.

15. Security Awareness

Regular cybersecurity awareness training and phishing simulations are mandatory for all employees.

16. Third-Party Security

Vendors and third parties must meet DPS Kuwait security requirements and are subject to periodic security assessments.

17. Compliance and Audit

Regular internal and external audits will be conducted to ensure compliance with this policy and applicable regulations.

18. Policy Review

This IT Security Policy will be reviewed annually or whenever significant changes occur in technology, business operations, or regulatory requirements.

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