ISO 27001 – Information Security Management Systems

ISO/IEC 27001specifies 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.

In an age of increasing data usage and the risk of information security breaches and cyber-attacks, the benefits of an ISMS are clear. Not only can it help to minimize the chance of such breaches occurring, it can reduce the costs associated with keeping information safe.

It is important that the information security management system is part of and integrated with the organization’s processes and overall management structure.

 The core purpose of an ISMS is to provide protection for sensitive or valuable information. Sensitive information typically includes information about employees, customers and suppliers. Valuable information may include intellectual property, financial data, legal records, commercial data and operational data. 

The information security management system preserves the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information by applying a risk management process and gives confidence to interested parties that risks are adequately managed.

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