{"id":52382,"date":"2024-11-02T04:07:51","date_gmt":"2024-11-02T04:07:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/?p=52382"},"modified":"2024-11-02T04:07:51","modified_gmt":"2024-11-02T04:07:51","slug":"change-management-policy-checklist-for-nist-800-171-compliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/change-management-policy-checklist-for-nist-800-171-compliance\/","title":{"rendered":"Change Management Policy Checklist for NIST 800-171 Compliance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"identify-systems-requiring-compliance\">\n <h2>Identify systems requiring compliance<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Identifying the systems that need compliance is the first crucial step in the change management process. Which systems are vital for your operation? Uncovering this helps streamline compliance efforts, cutting down unnecessary work and focusing resources where they matter most. Consider the various systems at play and ask if all are compliant-ready. Bring all critical stakeholders on board during this stage, as overlooking a single component can lead to significant setbacks.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Systems compliance status <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Compliant\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Non-compliant\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Not sure\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     In-process\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Awaiting review\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Critical systems assessment <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Network infrastructure\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Database servers\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Application servers\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     User access controls\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Security monitoring tools\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Detailed system notes <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"document-current-change-management-procedures\">\n <h2>Document current change management procedures<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Diving into your current change management procedures? It's necessary to have a comprehensive understanding! This task involves documenting existing practices to spot areas needing enhancement. Is everything well-documented, or are there gaps that need filling? Capturing this information will help set the stage for further improvements.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Procedures documentation <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"members-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Team member responsible <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"A member or group will be selected here\">A member or group will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"analyze-gaps-in-current-procedures\">\n <h2>Analyze gaps in current procedures<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Find the gaps and fill them! Analyzing your change management procedures against NIST 800-171 requirements is where you discover what's missing. This step empowers you to bridge inefficiencies and enhance security alignment. List the gaps found to prioritize updates.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Gap analysis specifics <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Lack of access controls\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Poor documentation\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Inconsistent updates\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Insufficient training\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     No compliance auditing\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Gap resolution ideas <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"update-procedures-for-nist-800171-standards\">\n <h2>Update procedures for NIST 800-171 standards<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Ready to update those procedures? Tailor your change management framework to meet NIST 800-171 standards. Often, small tweaks yield big results. But with various standards to adhere to, where do you start? Piece together the findings from the gap analysis, ensuring every necessary procedure is brought up to standard. This creates a seamless transition for compliance adherence.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Updated procedures documentation <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Procedure completion date <\/label>\n   <div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"train-staff-on-updated-procedures\">\n <h2>Train staff on updated procedures<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Your team is only as effective as their training. Once procedures are updated, it\u2019s time to educate! Successful change adoption requires clear communication. What training modules will be most effective? Interactive sessions or self-paced modules? Engage the team, and capture their training progress.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"members-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Trainer assignment <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"A member or group will be selected here\">A member or group will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Training session date <\/label>\n   <div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"implement-access-controls-for-changes\">\n <h2>Implement access controls for changes<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Security is non-negotiable. Implementing access controls ensures only authorized personnel can enact changes. Consider, who should have access? What levels of permission are necessary? Solidify these measures, and document them appropriately to eliminate security breaches.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Access control setup <\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Define access levels\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Assign permissions\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Review user roles\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Monitor access logs\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Establish review protocols\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"number-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Postal access code <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"monitor-changes-in-realtime\">\n <h2>Monitor changes in real-time<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>In the fast-paced world of IT, real-time monitoring is key to preempting issues. It\u2019s time to get proactive. Which tools can assist in real-time change tracking? Are automated alerts necessary? Set up the right tools to see every change as it happens, offering insight for timely interventions.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Real-time monitoring tools <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Nagios\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Splunk\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     SolarWinds\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Amazon CloudWatch\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Microsoft Azure Monitor\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Monitoring guidelines <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"conduct-regular-compliance-audits\">\n <h2>Conduct regular compliance audits<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Audits are your safety net. By conducting regular compliance checks, you ensure the change management process aligns with NIST 800-171. How often should these audits occur? Monthly, quarterly? The goal is to catch and rectify compliance slips early, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"number-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Audit frequency in days <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Audit checklist <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"prepare-reports-for-audit-findings\">\n <h2>Prepare reports for audit findings<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>After audits, translating findings into actionable reports is essential for transparency and accountability. Reports spotlight areas needing attention, guiding improved compliance. What software will you use to generate these reports? Make sure your team understands how to interpret the content, enhancing decision-making processes.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Audit report segments <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/option> <\/select>\n  <\/div>\n  <ul class=\"items\">\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      1\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Executive summary\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      2\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Findings\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      3\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Recommendations\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      4\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Compliance score\n    <\/div><\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\">\n    <div class=\"step-number-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n      5\n     <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n     Action items\n    <\/div><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"email-field-content form-field-content\">\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Report recipient email <\/label> <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"send-rich-email-content form-field-content\">\n  <!-- No Recipients --> <!-- No Recipients --> <!-- No Recipients -->\n  <div class=\"form-group subject\">\n   <label>Subject<\/label>\n   <p class=\"form-control-static\">Audit Findings Report Submission<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"form-group body\">\n   <label>Body<\/label> <iframe srcdoc=\"<p>Dear Team,<\/p><p>Please find attached the latest audit findings report. Review the document thoroughly and prepare any necessary action plans based on recommendations. Your proactive approach helps sustain our compliance with NIST 800-171 standards.<\/p><p>Thank you for your commitment to compliance.<\/p>\n<style>*{font-family:Inter,&quot;Segoe UI&quot;,&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Oxygen&quot;,&quot;Ubuntu&quot;,&quot;Cantarell&quot;,&quot;Fira Sans&quot;,&quot;Droid Sans&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,system-ui,sans-serif}<\/style>\n\" sandbox=\"\"><\/iframe>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"form-group\">\n   <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-envelope btn-icon\"><\/i> Send <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"approval-compliance-audit-report\">\n <h2>Approval: Compliance Audit Report<\/h2>\n <div class=\"approval-content\">\n  <div class=\"header\">\n   <div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\">\n   <ul class=\"list\">\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Identify systems requiring compliance<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div><\/li>\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Document current change management procedures<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div><\/li>\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Analyze gaps in current procedures<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div><\/li>\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Update procedures for NIST 800-171 standards<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div><\/li>\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Train staff on updated procedures<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div><\/li>\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Implement access controls for changes<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div><\/li>\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Monitor changes in real-time<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div><\/li>\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Conduct regular compliance audits<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div><\/li>\n    <li>\n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n      <div class=\"item\">\n       <div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Prepare reports for audit findings<\/span>\n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n       <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div><\/li>\n   <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"communicate-changes-to-all-stakeholders\">\n <h2>Communicate changes to all stakeholders<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n  <p>Stakeholders need to be in the loop. Communicating change, whether big or small, prevents confusion and aligns everyone with the new standards. What is the best platform for your communications? Email, meetings, or maybe a combination? 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