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What is ISO 27001:2013?
ISO 27001 Information Security Management Systems is the international best practice standard for information security. ISO 27001:2013, the current version of the standard, provides a set of standardized requirements for an information security management system (ISMS). ISO 27001 certification is suitable for any organization, large or small and in any sector.
What is ISMS?
• Information Security Management System • Strategic decision of an organization • Design and implementation – Needs and objectives – Security requirements – Processes employed – Size and structure of the organization • Scaled with ‘needs’ – simple situation requires a simple ISMS solution
Concept of Information Security Protecting Information Resources and Systems • Unauthorized Use and Access • Unauthorized Disclosure and Modification • Damage and Destruction
Why ISO 27001 Family Standard
While the ISO 27001 document gives general requirements for an ISMS and is the auditable standard for Information Security Management Systems, there are a family of supporting documents behind it that provide guidelines for planning, implementing, and maintaining an effective ISMS. Below we’ve listed some of these documents, along with their purpose.
Where ISO 27001 standard is applicable?
This standard is applicable in many types of industry and few areas where Certified organizations in ISO 27001 are: • Finance and Insurance
• Software development • Data processing • Banks and hospitals • Telecommunications • Utilities • Retail Sectors • Manufacturing sector • Various service industries • Transportation sector • Government bodies
What is ISO 27001 Planning Process?
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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.
Requirements of ISO 27001:2013 ISMS
• Highlights and features • Risk management approach – Risk assessment – Risk treatment – Management decision making • Continuous improvement model • Measures of effectiveness • Auditable specification (internal and external ISMS • auditing) • Now under revision
Requirements of ISO 27001:2013 Documents
• The scope of the ISMS • The ISMS policy • Procedures for document control, internal audits, and procedures for corrective and preventive actions • All other documents, depending on applicable controls • Risk assessment methodology • Risk assessment report • Statement of applicability • Risk treatment plan • Records
Structure of ISO 27001:2013
ISO 27001 is the first Standard to adopt the Annex SL structure. The 2013 Standard looks very different to the 2005 version. To help understand the differences, a cross reference table from between the two versions has been included below. The structure of the ISO 27001:2013 is as follows: • • • • • •
Introduction Scope Normative references Terms and definitions Context of the organisation Leadership
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Planning Support Operation Performance evaluation Improvement
Process of ISO 27001:2013 Certification ISO 27001:2013 Certification for Information security management system processes can be established. The company can select the number of controls as per BS:7799 and such controls may be implemented partially or fully and same is written in the certificate after assessing the system by certifying body. • Decision • ISO Management Representative • Gap Analysis and Risk Assessment • Scope & Implementation Plan • Employee Introduction • ISO Documentation • Realization • Internal ISO 27001 Audits • ISO 27001 Certification • Maintaining the ISO 27001 Certification
Key Benefits of ISO 27001:2013
• 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 • Provide you with a competitive advantage • Enhanced customer satisfaction that improves client retention • Consistency in the delivery of your service or product • Manages and minimizes risk exposure • Builds a culture of security • Protects the company, assets, shareholders and directors
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