20-Point LMS Security and Compliance Audit Checklist

This document is a checklist designed to verify that a Learning Management System (LMS) meets enterprise-grade security standards and regulatory requirements prior to rollout or renewal. It outlines various security measures, including the implementation of role-based access controls (RBAC) with least-privilege assignments, the requirement for multi-factor authentication (MFA) for administrative and instructor logins, and the validation of SAML/OpenID Connect integrations for secure identity management. The checklist emphasizes the importance of enforcing a robust password policy, ensuring encryption in transit and at rest, and maintaining data segmentation for SaaS deployments. Additionally, it details the necessity of a documented vulnerability management process, annual penetration testing, and audit logging for user activities. The document also addresses incident response planning, backup and disaster recovery procedures, data retention policies, and compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. Lastly, it highlights the need for continuous compliance and periodic policy reviews.