IT Security Control Baseline Deviation Request Form

Streamline IT Security Baseline Deviation Requests with Paperform

When your IT infrastructure needs to deviate from established security baselines, you need a structured approval process that documents risks, justifications, and compensating controls. This IT Security Control Baseline Deviation Request Form template gives IT teams, security professionals, and system administrators a professional way to request, review, and approve configuration changes that fall outside standard security parameters.

Built for IT departments, managed service providers, and compliance-focused organizations, this template captures all the critical details: what system is affected, which baseline controls are being modified, why the deviation is necessary, what risks it introduces, and what compensating controls will mitigate those risks. The form routes requests through proper approval channels and creates an auditable record for compliance reviews and security audits.

Why Use Paperform for IT Change Management?

Paperform transforms what could be a messy email thread or PDF workflow into a clean, conditional form that guides requesters through the right questions and triggers the right approvals. Use conditional logic to show or hide fields based on risk level or system type, ensuring teams only see relevant questions. Connect the form to Stepper (stepper.io) to automatically route high-risk requests to security leadership, update your change management system, notify stakeholders, and create tickets in your ITSM platform—all without manual handoffs.

With Papersign (papersign.com), you can turn approved deviation requests into formal agreements that require electronic signatures from security officers, system owners, and compliance teams, keeping your audit trail complete and secure. Paperform's SOC 2 Type II compliance and data residency controls mean your security documentation stays protected at every step.

Whether you're managing enterprise infrastructure, responding to compliance requirements, or balancing security with operational needs, this template helps IT teams maintain visibility, accountability, and control over baseline deviations.