ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS) is an internationally recognized auditable standard that defines information security as a management system. It is designed to provide adequate and proportionate security controls to protect information assets and instill confidence in relevant parties. This Management System encompasses corporate structure, policies, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes, and resources.

• . Protecting the confidentiality of information assets
• . Ensuring effective risk management by identifying threats and risks
• . Preserving corporate prestige
• . Ensuring business continuity
• . Controlling access to information resources
• . Increasing awareness and providing information on significant security issues for staff, contractors, and subcontractors
• . Establishing a realistic control system to ensure sensitive information is appropriately used in both automated and manual systems

What is ISO 27001?

ISO 27001 is the international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and is based on the widely used BS 7799 information security management standard, which has been in use since 1995. The ISO 27001 standard provides a framework for technology-neutral, vendor-neutral management systems that enable organizations to establish their own information security systems. This framework covers continuous availability, confidentiality, and integrity of information, encompassing compliance with legal obligations of stakeholders. Implementing the ISO 27001 standard is an ideal response to legal requirements and potential security breaches, including:

• Vandalism / Terrorism
• Fire
• Unauthorized use
• Theft
• Virus attack

The ISO 27001 standard is structured to easily align with other management system standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 20000, and ISO 22301. While highlighting differences in certain articles, it covers document control, review, and audit requirements; provides the necessary regulations to develop a highly integrated management system. While modern communication environments generally focus most ISMS systems on ICT, ISO 27001 can also be applied to other types of information, such as written records, images, and even conversations.

Who Can Implement ISO 27001?

ISO 27001 can be applied to all organizations that may suffer significant commercial damage due to the misuse, corruption, or loss of commercial information or customer information.

What are the benefits of certification?

• Ensuring effective risk management by identifying threats and risks.
• Preserving and enhancing corporate prestige.
• Ensuring business continuity.
• Controlling access to information resources.
• Increasing awareness of security issues for staff, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Establishing a realistic control system to ensure sensitive information is appropriately used.
• Ensuring the integrity and accuracy of information assets.
• Preventing employees, customers, and contractors from using information systems resources maliciously or abusing resources.
• Protecting the confidentiality of information assets.
• Preventing employees from being suspected of abuse or harassment.
• Ensuring that sensitive information is appropriately available to third parties and auditors.

Objectives of Information Security

• Managing information security within the organization
• Ensuring the security of information and information processing facilities accessed, processed, communicated, or managed by external parties
• Ensuring the appropriate protection and maintenance of corporate assets
• Ensuring that information assets are adequately protected
• Ensuring consistent and effective management response to information security incidents
• Preventing disruptions in business activities and protecting critical business processes from major information systems failures or disasters, ensuring their timely continuation
• Preventing violations of all legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations and security requirements
• Ensuring compliance of systems with corporate security policies and standards
• Enhancing the effectiveness of information systems and audit processes and reducing interventions