Free IT Compliance Review Form Template

IT Compliance Review Form


I. Introduction

This IT Compliance Review Form is designed to assess the adherence of our organization's IT systems, processes, and practices to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies related to information technology.


II. Compliance Areas

Please check the box if the corresponding compliance area is met:

  • Regulatory Compliance

  • GDPR

  • HIPAA

  • PCI DSS

  • Other (Specify): ________

  • Industry Standards

  • ISO 27001

  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework

  • CIS Controls

  • Other (Specify): ________

  • Internal Policies

  • Acceptable Use Policy

  • Information Security Policy

  • Data Retention Policy

  • Other (Specify): ________


III. Assessment

Please provide brief comments or notes regarding the compliance status of each area checked above:

  1. Regulatory Compliance:

    • GDPR:

    (No major issues identified, but continuous monitoring is recommended

    to ensure ongoing compliance with GDPR requirements.)

    • HIPAA:

    (Not applicable as our organization does not handle protected health information.)

    • PCI DSS:

    (Compliance is maintained, but periodic reviews of payment processing systems are recommended to address any emerging vulnerabilities.)

    • Other:

    (No other specific regulatory compliance requirements were identified during this review.)

  2. Industry Standards:

    • ISO 27001:

    (Alignment with ISO 27001 controls is evident, but regular audits and updates to the ISMS are recommended to address evolving threats and business needs.)

    • NIST Cybersecurity Framework:

    (Basic alignment observed, but additional focus on risk assessment and mitigation strategies is recommended to enhance cybersecurity resilience.)

    • CIS Controls:

    (Not currently implemented, consider adopting CIS Controls as a framework for improving cybersecurity posture.)

  3. Internal Policies:

    • Acceptable Use Policy:

    (Policy is in place and communicated to employees, but periodic training and awareness programs are recommended to reinforce compliance.)

    • Information Security Policy:

    (The policy is comprehensive, but regular reviews and updates are recommended to address emerging threats and technological advancements.)

    • Data Retention Policy:

    (The policy is not formally documented, consider developing and implementing a data retention policy to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.)


IV. Recommendations

Based on the assessment, please list any recommendations or actions needed to improve compliance in the areas checked:

  1. Conduct regular training sessions for employees to raise awareness of GDPR requirements and the importance of data protection principles. Provide refresher training annually to ensure continued compliance awareness.

  2. Enhance vulnerability management processes to include regular vulnerability scans and penetration testing of critical systems and applications. Develop a patch management plan to promptly address identified vulnerabilities and reduce the risk of exploitation.

  3. Consider implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for accessing sensitive systems and applications to enhance authentication security and mitigate the risk of unauthorized access.


V. Reviewer Signature

I certify that I have conducted a thorough review of the organization's IT compliance and have documented the findings accurately.

[Your Name]

[Reviewer]

Date: [Insert Date]

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