Web Application Security Policy

1. Scope and Objectives

• Protect sensitive data and information.
• Mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.
• Ensure the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of web applications.
• Comply with relevant regulatory requirements.

2. Roles and Responsibilities

• The Application Security Team is responsible for implementing and maintaining security measures for web applications.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits.

• Develop secure code following best practices.
• Participate in security training programs.

• Ensure secure deployment and configuration of web application infrastructure.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents promptly.

• Provide resources and support for security initiatives.
• Approve security policies and standards.

3. Standards and Procedures

• All data transmitted over the network must be encrypted using industry-standard protocols.

• Implement multi-factor authentication for access to sensitive systems.
• Regularly review and update user access privileges.

• Follow secure coding practices.
• Conduct regular code reviews and static code analysis.

• Perform regular backups of web applications to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Store backups in secure, offsite locations.
• Test backup restoration procedures periodically to verify their effectiveness.

• Deploy a Web Application Firewall to monitor, filter, and block malicious traffic.
• Regularly update WAF rules and configurations to adapt to emerging threats.

• Enforce the use of strong passwords for all user accounts.
• Implement password policies, including regular password updates.

• Define and enforce access controls based on the principle of least privilege.
• Regularly review and update user access rights to align with job responsibilities.
• Monitor and audit data access to detect and respond to unauthorized activities.

• All web applications hosted on Australian servers.
• Data is only used to complete the web application functionality.
• Certified third-party applications are used to process financial and/or identification data.

4. Incident Response Plan

• Implement monitoring systems to detect potential security incidents.
• Establish anomaly detection mechanisms.

• Designate a response team to investigate and mitigate security incidents.
• Communicate with stakeholders and regulatory bodies as necessary.

• Develop a recovery plan to restore systems to normal operation.
• Conduct post-incident analysis and implement improvements.

5. Review and Updates

• Conduct regular security assessments and audits of web applications.
• Identify and address emerging threats.

• Review and update the web application security policy annually or as needed.
• Ensure alignment with changes in technology and organizational structure.