ISO/IEC 27001 - Information security management

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Today we gonna talk about information security standards. I am sure you all are aware about ISO standards.So for IT there is 27k series including all IT requirements.

The ISO 27000 family of standards helps organizations keep information assets secure.Using this family of standards will help your organization manage the security of assets such as financial information, intellectual property, employee details or information entrusted to you by third parties.

ISO/IEC 27001 is the best-known standard in the family providing requirements for an information security management system (ISMS).

What is an ISMS?

An ISMS is a systematic approach to managing sensitive company information so that it remains secure. It includes people, processes and IT systems by applying a risk management process.

It can help small, medium and large businesses in any sector keep information assets secure.

Benefits of ISO 27001

By achieving certification to ISO 27001 your organisation will be able to reap numerous and consistent benefits.

Some of the benefits of ISO 27001 are:

• Keeps confidential information secure

• Provides customers and stakeholders with confidence in how you manage risk

• Allows for secure exchange of information

• Allows you to ensure you are meeting your legal obligations

• Helps you to comply with other regulations (e.g. SOX)

• Provide you with a competitive advantage

• Enhanced customer satisfaction that improves client retention

• Consistency in the delivery of your service or product

• Manages and minimises risk exposure

• Builds a culture of security

• Protects the company, assets, shareholders and directors

Protecting your organisations information is critical for the successful management and smooth operation of your organization. Completing ISO/IEC 27001 information security management systems certification will aid your organisation in managing and protecting your valuable data and information assets.

ISO/IEC 27001:2013

ISO/IEC 27001:2013 specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an information security management system within the context of the organization. 

It also includes requirements for the assessment and treatment of information security risks tailored to the needs of the organization. The requirements set out in ISO/IEC 27001:2013 are generic and are intended to be applicable to all organizations, regardless of type, size or nature.