Security Policy Pack Generator

Quick answer: Answer 12 short questions and this free tool writes six one-page security policies for your business: acceptable use, passwords and MFA, devices and remote work, backup and patching, offboarding and incident response. Download them as a Word file or save as PDF. Everything runs in your browser and nothing is sent to us.

Step 1 · Your business

Step 2 · Your tools and rules

Your policy pack is ready

Review every line, edit anything that does not fit, and have your IT provider, insurer or a lawyer check it. These are general templates, not legal advice.

Next steps

Policies only work if the controls behind them exist. Tick them off with our 12-step checklist, schedule them with the 30-day plan, and see how insurers would view you with the readiness check.

What is in the policy pack?

  1. Acceptable use: what staff may and may not do with company systems and data.
  2. Passwords and MFA: password manager rules and where multi-factor authentication is required.
  3. Devices and remote work: updates, encryption, protection software, personal devices, public Wi-Fi, lost devices.
  4. Backup and patching: what is backed up, how often, how restores are tested, how fast patches are applied.
  5. Offboarding: a same-day checklist when someone leaves.
  6. Incident response: one page with who decides, who to call and the first steps.

The controls follow the priorities in NIST’s Small Business Quick-Start Guide (SP 1300): MFA, default passwords, patching, backups and testing, encryption, antivirus and an incident plan. Looking for a free alternative? The Cyber Readiness Institute’s Core Four policy template is a good starting point.

Frequently asked questions

Is this legal advice?

No. These are general templates. Rules on employee monitoring, privacy and record-keeping vary by state and country; have a lawyer review the final text.

Is my information stored?

No. The policies are generated in your browser. Nothing you type is sent to us.

Do these policies satisfy cyber insurers?

They document the controls insurers commonly ask about, but each insurer sets its own requirements and also wants proof that the controls are actually in place. See cyber insurance requirements.

Can I edit the Word file?

Yes. Open the downloaded file in Word or Google Docs and edit freely. Add your logo and have staff acknowledge the policies in writing.

Reviewed by [Author Name], [credential]. Last updated October 5, 2026. General information, not legal or professional advice. See How We Test and our Affiliate Disclosure.