A policy is a set of principles or rules that guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes. It is often documented and communicated to ensure compliance and understanding within an organization. Policies can cover various areas such as information security, employee conduct, and company procedures.

Company policy enforcement refers to the implementation and regulation of specific rules or guidelines within an organization to ensure compliance and maintain security. This can include enforcing authentication policies, such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), especially for high-risk companies, to enhance security measures. It also involves managing and modifying authentication settings to align with company security policies.

Company policies are important because they establish clear guidelines and standards for various processes, such as recruitment, ensuring fairness, transparency, and efficiency. They also help in maintaining consistency and equity in practices, which is crucial for promoting a culture of excellence and career development. Additionally, policies serve as constraints or validations essential for determining eligibility for specific exemptions, streamlining processes, and minimizing efforts.

Examples of company security policies include policies on the use of company devices, user registration and deregistration, access rights, external access, access reviews, password policy, and user responsibilities. Other examples include policies on firewalls, anti-virus, spam filtering, software installation and scanning, vulnerability management, user awareness training, and malware incident management. Additionally, there are policies for mobile device management, which involve implementing policies on device configuration, permitted software installation, and remote actions such as device wiping.