ISO 27001 – An Introduction
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ISO 27001
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ISO 27001 – An Introduction
ISO 27001 is A standard for Information Security Management System (ISMS) Provides the ISMS requirements and specifications of controls for certification Establishes PDCA approach to ISMS Aligned with ISO 9001/ ISO 14001 Mature & being nurtured (Past, present and future)
Benefits of ISO 27001
? Improved effectiveness of Information Security ? Market Differentiation ? Provides confidence to trading partners, stakeholders, and ? Customers (certification demonstrates due diligence) ? The only standard with global acceptance ? Potential lower rates on insurance premiums ? Compliance with mandates and laws (e.g., Data Protection Act, Communications Protection Act)
Benefits of ISO 27001
? Standard covers IT as well as organization, personnel, and facilities ? Focused staff responsibilities ? Independent review of the Information Security Management System ? Better awareness of security ? Combined resources with other Management Systems (e.g. QMS) ? Mechanism for measuring the success of the security controls
What is Information Security




Information
Threats
Availability
ISO 27001 defines this as the preservation of:
Integrity
Confidentiality
security
security
security
security
Vulnerabilities
Risks