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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
- Navigate to Policies → Templates
- Browse by category or search for specific needs
- Click on a template to preview details
- Review included controls and requirements
Step 2: Select and Customise
- Click "Use This Template"
- Modify the policy name and description
- Adjust requirements to match your needs
- Remove or add controls as needed
Step 3: Configure Settings
- Set the user/group scope
- Adjust compliance thresholds
- Configure notification preferences
- 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