ISO 27001 – Information Security Management System

ISO 27001 is a specification for an Information Security Management System (ISMS). An ISMS is a framework of policies and procedures that includes all legal, physical, and technical controls involved in an organization's information risk management processes.

Six-Part Planning Process

•Define a security policy.
•Define the scope of the ISMS.
•Conduct a risk assessment.
•Manage identified risks.
•Select control objectives and controls to be implemented.
•Prepare a statement of applicability.

The specification includes details for documentation, management responsibility, internal audits, continual improvement, and corrective and preventive action.

ISMS Scope and SOA

The standard encourages an enterprise-wide ISMS, but a documented scope is mandatory for certification.

The “Statement of Applicability” (SOA) is a matrix mapping information risks to treatment options, also indicating responsibilities.

Benefits of ISO 27001

Breach Prevention

Reduce security breaches within your IT environment.

Confidentiality

Ensure your sensitive information stays protected.

Risk Mitigation

Minimize IT risks and possible damage.

Competitive Edge

Gain market advantage with recognized standards.

Stakeholder Trust

Increase trust with partners, customers, and the public.

Compliance

Structured method to address legal requirements.

Vulnerability Detection

Systematic identification of security gaps.