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    Using Policy Templates

    Get started quickly with pre-built policy templates.

    Overview

    Bleach provides pre-built policy templates based on industry best practices and common compliance frameworks. Templates help you get started quickly.

    Available Template Categories

    • Access Control: MFA, password policies, session management
    • Data Protection: Encryption, sharing, retention
    • Compliance: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA
    • Email Security: Phishing, forwarding, external access
    • Cloud Security: Configuration baselines, access controls

    Step 1: Browse Templates

    1. Navigate to Policies → Templates
    2. Browse by category or search for specific needs
    3. Click on a template to preview details
    4. Review included controls and requirements

    Step 2: Select and Customise

    1. Click "Use This Template"
    2. Modify the policy name and description
    3. Adjust requirements to match your needs
    4. Remove or add controls as needed

    Step 3: Configure Settings

    1. Set the user/group scope
    2. Adjust compliance thresholds
    3. Configure notification preferences
    4. Set review schedule

    Popular Templates

    • MFA Enforcement: Require MFA for all users
    • Password Policy: Minimum requirements and rotation
    • External Sharing: Control file sharing outside org
    • Admin Access: Privileged access requirements
    • Data Classification: Sensitive data handling

    Compliance Framework Templates

    Pre-mapped templates for:

    • SOC 2 Type II
    • ISO 27001
    • NIST Cybersecurity Framework
    • CIS Controls
    • GDPR
    • HIPAA

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