How to answer 'Do you maintain a documented disciplinary policy for security breaches or policy violations?' on a CAIQ
I. Reviewer Guidance & Pitfalls
State that policy violations follow a formal progressive disciplinary process up to and including termination and legal action, cited in the Employee Handbook.
II. Example Answer Passing Enterprise Audit
Compliant Response
Sealed · HRS-06
Yes. Our Employee Handbook documents a formal disciplinary process for security policy violations, ranging from retraining and written warnings up to immediate termination (SOC 2, CC1.5).
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