Episode 40 — Retire or refresh policies systematically to keep the corpus current
A lean and current policy corpus is far more effective than a bloated one filled with outdated rules, and this episode covers the systematic retirement and refreshing of documentation. We define policy retirement as the formal process of removing a document that is no longer applicable, such as a policy for a technology that has been decommissioned. For the exam, candidates should understand that keeping obsolete policies creates confusion for employees and unnecessary work for auditors. Refreshing a policy involves updating its language, technical requirements, or legal references to match the current operational reality. Best practices involve a "sunset" review, where policies are evaluated for their continued utility and merged or archived if they no longer add value. Examples include consolidating multiple issue-specific policies into a single, cohesive acceptable use policy to simplify the governance structure. By keeping the corpus current, you ensure that the workforce remains focused on the rules that actually matter for the organization’s protection. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
