WASH Institute - Security Audit & Policy Framework Proposal

Executive Summary

• Prevent future security incidents through comprehensive vulnerability assessment and remediation
• Establish preventive security policies and procedures to stop issues before they occur
• Implement access controls and password policies to block unauthorized access
• Create ongoing maintenance checklist to maintain security defenses
• Deploy security tools and monitoring to detect and prevent potential threats

1. SCOPE OVERVIEW

WEB PROPERTIES

Properties to be Audited

All WASH Institute Websites & Platforms

• Main website and associated subdomains
• Content management systems (WordPress, Payload)
• Hosting infrastructure and server configurations
• Database systems and data storage
• Third-party integrations and APIs
• Email systems and communication channels

PREVENTION-FIRST APPROACH

This security framework is designed to prevent future incidents by identifying and fixing vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.

Rather than reacting to security breaches after they occur, we establish proactive defenses, secure access controls, and ongoing maintenance procedures to keep threats out permanently.

2. PROPOSED WORK

PHASE 1

Identify & Eliminate Vulnerabilities

□ Scan for security vulnerabilities before attackers can find them
□ Review server configurations to prevent unauthorized access
□ Audit CMS, plugins, and themes to identify outdated components
□ Update vulnerable components to close security gaps
□ Verify backup systems to prevent data loss

PHASE 2

Block Unauthorized Access

□ Lock down user accounts to prevent unauthorized entry
□ Secure administrator accounts with strong authentication
□ Remove inactive accounts that could be exploited
□ Enforce password policies and evaluate 2FA options to prevent breaches

PHASE 3

Establish Ongoing Prevention

□ Create security policies to prevent future vulnerabilities
□ Develop action plan to maintain security defenses
□ Deploy security tools to continuously monitor for threats
□ Establish maintenance checklist to prevent security degradation

3. DELIVERABLES

✓ Vulnerability Report - Complete list of security weaknesses to fix before they can be exploited
✓ Access Control Lockdown Plan - Recommendations to secure user accounts and prevent unauthorized access
✓ Prevention Policies - Security policies designed to stop future incidents before they occur
✓ Remediation Roadmap - Step-by-step plan to fix vulnerabilities and prevent future breaches
✓ Security Tools & Monitoring - Recommended tools to continuously detect and block threats
✓ Ongoing Prevention Checklist - Regular tasks to maintain defenses and prevent security degradation

4. BENEFITS

Prevent Security Breaches

Stop attacks before they happen by fixing vulnerabilities and blocking unauthorized access

Avoid Downtime & Data Loss

Prevent website outages, defacement, and data breaches through proactive security

Protect Reputation

Prevent security incidents that could damage trust with partners, donors, and beneficiaries

Reduce Risk

Eliminate security weaknesses that could lead to costly incidents or legal liability

5. TIMELINE

1-2 weeks

To identify vulnerabilities and establish preventive security measures

7. PROPOSED COST

₹30,000 + GST

Proactive security assessment to prevent future incidents

Includes:

• Vulnerability assessment to identify and eliminate security weaknesses
• All 3 prevention-focused phases (identify vulnerabilities, block access, establish prevention)
• All deliverables listed in Section 3
• 1-2 weeks to secure your websites and prevent future incidents

Not Included:

• Implementation of recommended fixes and security improvements
• Costs for security tools, plugins, or services recommended in the audit
• Ongoing monitoring and maintenance services (can be quoted separately)