ISO 27001 is an international standard in the area of Information Security Management, issued by The International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
ISO 27001 describes the requirements for a management system for information security (Information Security Management System, ISMS). The standard deals with 114 basic controls that should be considered when information shall be protected.
To prove that a management system complies with ISO 27001, it is possible to carry out a third-party audit and acquire ISO 27001 certification. Such certification lasts for three years, and the certification must be renewed with an annual follow-up audit.
Why ISO 27001?
Information is a valuable resource that must be protected against threats so that vulnerabilities are not exploited and the information is compromised. That the information is compromised means that the information is exposed to breaches of confidentiality, integrity, or availability.
There can be many stakeholders who are concerned with protecting the information in a company. Customers, suppliers, shareholders, authorities, and employees are some of them. For example, the legislation regulates how companies must process personal data (GDPR).
The primary purpose of implementing an information security management system is to enable the organization to protect information resources in a systematic and secure manner. Instead of an individual-based approach and a spotlight on individual incidents, a holistic management system ensures a process-driven organization that focuses on safety management, risk assessments, controls, and continuous improvement.
Implementation of a management system for information security contributes to continuous improvement, fewer incidents, and positive trends, which in turn builds trust with partners as a responsible company that takes information security seriously.
With today's threat landscape and the increasing complexity of vulnerabilities, the need for an information security management system is more important than ever. Cegal has extensive experience in both the design and implementation of ISMS, and we can help you implement an appropriate system. We can also help you if you want to run towards an ISO 27001 certification. Our security consultants will work with you to ensure that the ISO 27001 framework is established, with minimal friction and maximum value.
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