Effective information security is essential in the digital age to protect vital data and maximize system benefits for organizations.
ISO 27001 is a set of standards and specifications for Information SecurityManagement System. ISMS helps the Organizations manage their information assets secure and safe. Current order of IT market demands secure means of business to build competitive edge and trust. ISMS is a framework of policies, procedures and controls for an organization including people, process, IT systems, technical, financial and legal aspects by applying Risk Management process. ISMS suggest good practices of keeping the information assets secure, compliant for any organization regardless of size and nature.
ISO 27001 certification comprises of 114 controls in 14 groups and 35 control
objectives ensuring all the information covering people process supplier vendors
and technology are safe and secure
What is ISO 27001?
ISO 27001 is a specification for an information security management system (ISMS). An ISMS is a framework of policies and procedures inclusive of all legal, physical, and technical controls involved in an organization’s information risk management processes. ISO 27001:2022 is the current version of ISO 27001. By achieving an ISO 27001 certification an organization demonstrates that it has identified risks to its information security and implemented systemized controls to limit possible damage to the organization.
Why implement ISO 27001?
Implementing the ISO 27001 standard increases the security of systems and information assets through the implementation of appropriate security controls. The standard uses a process approach for establishing, implementing, operating, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining and improving the ISMS.
ISO 27001 SECTIONS
- Risk Assessment
- Security Policy
- Organization of Information Security
- Asset Management
- Human Researches Security
- Physical & Environmental Security
- Communications & Operations Management
- Access Management
- Information Systems Acquisitions, Development & Maintenance
- Information Security Incident Management
- Business Continuity Management
- Compliance
Who can benefit from ISO 27001?
ISO 27001 is suitable for any organization, large or small, in any sector or part of the world. The standard is particularly suitable where the protection of information is critical, such as in the finance, health, public, and IT sectors.
What are the key benefits of using ISO 27001?
- Keeps confidential information secure
- Provides customers and stakeholders with confidence in how risks are managed
- Allows for secure exchange of information
- Helps in compliance with other regulations
- Gives competitive advantage
- Enhances customer satisfaction improves client retention
- Consistency in the delivery of service or product
- Manages and minimizes risk exposure
- Builds a culture of security
- Protects the company, assets, shareholders and directors
- Compliance with business, legal, contractual, and regulatory requirements
- Reduces the need for frequent audits
- Independent identification of risks to information security and implementation of systemized controls to limit damage
- Proves commitment to information security
- The regular assessment process helps to continually monitor performance and induce improvements.
