Security Blueprint

Objectives

• Identify security needs from the checklist.

• Draft concise policies for each security area.

• Write procedures that a non-technical person can execute.

• Compile a single reference document.

Prerequisites

• Home Network Security Checklist familiarity

• Google Docs or Microsoft Word

Implementation

1. Identify security needs

• Areas: network security, device security, access control, data protection, Internet of Things device security.

• Artifact: Security Needs Table mapping risks to needed policies.

2. Define goals and scope

• Example goal for network security: enforce strong Wi-Fi security.

• Scope: applies to all devices and users in the home.

• Artifact: Goals and Scope Table.

3. Draft policies

• Template sections: Purpose, Scope, Policy Statement, Roles and Responsibilities, Compliance.

• Example statement: Wi-Fi uses Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 or Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 and a password of at least 12 characters.

4. Develop procedures

• Example procedure for Wi-Fi: log in to the router, set encryption to Wi-Fi Protected Access 3, update the passphrase, save, and test.

• Use consistent structure: Purpose, Scope, Steps, Review and Approval.

5. Assemble the handbook

• Organize by area with policy followed by procedure.

• Add a table of contents and review cadence.

Outcomes

• A compact handbook that makes security expectations explicit.

• Faster onboarding for new household members and easier audits later.

Skills demonstrated

• Policy writing, procedure design, control mapping

• Plain language communication and versioning