ISO 27001
The ISO 27001 is the international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). It is part of the ISO 27000 family of information security management standards.
BENEFITS OF ISO 27001
Here are the top benefits of using the ISO 27001 framework: Compliance: An Information Security Management system demonstrates your compliance with internationally recognised standards of information security, helping you to fulfil your legal obligations and comply with regulations (e.g. SOX). Confidentiality: It keeps confidential information secure by putting in place robust security policies and access management, allowing for the secure exchange of information Risk management: The Standard manages and minimises risk exposure, providing customers and stakeholders with confidence in how you manage risk. Customer satisfaction: It enhances customer satisfaction which improves client retention. Culture of security: Businesses get buy-in from your employees and stakeholders, building a culture of security All-round-protection: It protects the company, assets, shareholders and directors.
REQUIREMENTS OF ISO 27001
Management Responsibility – the areas within the ISMS that your management team need to focus on, be involved with and be accountable for Resource Management – how resources such as people, infrastructure and facilities must be assigned to ensure the best possible performance Information Security – details on how your business will operate in order to ensure that your systems and assets remain protected from unauthorised access or loss Measurement, Analysis and Improvement – how you can determine if your Information Security Management System is working as expected, facilitating the continual improvement of your system.