How many times has someone on your team eagerly downloaded a “free” template from the internet? It’s a quick fix to get a basic policy or plan in place, right? But those templates often come with some serious limitations.
“Free” usually comes with a price—your contact information. Congratulations, you’ve just signed up for a lifetime of marketing emails! Once you open the file, you’ll likely find a one-size-fits-all document that’s as generic as a discount store birthday card. Sure, it checks the box, but it doesn’t really fit all your organizational needs and customizing it will require time and effort.
Templates can be a great starting point when used the right way. Without proper guidance, though, they’re often more of a burden than a benefit. They might help you pass a compliance audit, but they won’t help your team understand the concepts behind them. Over time, these documents can get neglected and buried in the digital abyss.
That’s why we take a different approach. Yes, we have templates—tons of them in fact. Incident Response Plans, Acceptable Use Policies, Business Impact Analyses…you name it! But we don’t just hand them over and wish you luck (or that the odds may forever in your favor). Instead, we combine templates with personalized, expert guidance. We empower your team to understand, implement, and maintain these critical documents long after our engagement is done.
Think of a template like an instruction manual from that popular foreign furniture store with meatballs. Without the right tools and know-how, it’s just a confusing piece of paper… often written in a language you might not even fully understand. We’re here to be your Allen wrench and your translator. We’ll help you build something sturdy, sustainable, and uniquely suited for your organization.
Templates also can’t ask the tough questions that uncover gaps in your processes. They won’t provide insights tailored to your business. But we can. Our approach ensures that your policies and plans are more than just a boilerplate; they’re actionable, meaningful, and built to enhance your security posture.
So, the next time you’re tempted to download that “free” template, think about what you’re really getting. At ProCircular, we’ll give you more than a document to interpret and decipher—we’ll give you the confidence to protect what matters most!