Create Policy
Who can use this feature?
| All Account Owners and Security Admins | |
| Available on the Free, Core and Business plans |
How To Create a Policy Using a WatchDog Template
Sign in to WatchDog Security
Sign in to the WatchDog Security Platform.
Open Policy Manager
Navigate to Policy Manager from the left-hand menu.
Create New Policy
Click Create New Policy to begin creating a policy.
Select Policy
Select a policy from the dropdown menu (e.g. Information Security Policy) and the policy owner
Assign Policy Owner
Select a Policy Owner who will manage and edit the policy.
Create Policy
Click Create Policy to generate the draft policy.
Edit Policy Content
Update the policy content, replacing highlighted sections and adding required details.
How To Create a Custom Policy
Sign in to WatchDog Security
Sign in to the WatchDog Security Platform.
Open Policy Manager
Navigate to Policy Manager from the left-hand menu.
Create New Policy
Click Create New Policy to begin creating a policy.
Enter Custom Policy Name
Enter the name of your Custom Policy in the Policy dropdown box and click Create "{POLICY NAME}" in the dropdown box
Assign Policy Owner
Select a Policy Owner who will manage and edit the policy.
Create Policy
Click Create Policy to generate the draft policy.
Edit Policy Content
Update the policy content, replacing highlighted sections and adding required details.
What Happens Next
The policy is saved as a draft and is not visible to end users.
The assigned Policy Owner can continue editing the policy at any time.
The policy can be published when ready to require user acceptance.
Troubleshooting
Modified at 2026-03-17 08:18:14