Now more than ever, protecting sensitive data is essential. Businesses hold up a treasure chest of information, from customers’ financial data to internal accounting data; when this is compromised, the treasure chest can turn into disastrous financial loss and reputational damage. That is where ISO 27001 certification comes into play, ISO 27001 is an internationally accepted standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) that encompasses everything that you require to have secure information in your organization and beyond
ISO 27001…
The International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission brought ISO 27001 certification, a systematic management of information security to develop, implement, operate, monitor, review, maintain, and continuously improve an organization’s information security.
Need for ISO 27001 Certification
Acquiring an ISO 27001 certification is a gesture that proactively and strategically invests in trust, risk reduction, and better, more efficient business continuity. Having an ISMS means one can recognise weaknesses and thwart the cyber-attacks that could destroy confidentiality and personal integrity, as well as avoid financial penalties for lack of compliance (such as with GDPR)
ISO 27001 vs. ISO 27002:
What differs ISO 27001 and ISO 27002? the answer is fairly simple: ISO 27001 is what you need to do, while ISO 27002 is how to do it.
ISO 27001 and ISO 27002 are two of the most important documents organizations can use. ISO 27001 details the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving an ISMS; ISO 27002 provides a set of best practice controls to implement (apply) the process.
ISO 27001 Certification in 4 Key Steps is as follows:
Knowing the ISO 27001 standard and correctly specifying the scope of the organization’s Information Security Management System (ISMS), including all the assets, systems, and departments that are relevant.
Measure Risks and Use Controls with a full risk assessment to identify potential threats, and then apply corresponding Annex A controls to minimize the risks and enhance your security stance.
Maintenance of all the required ISO 27001 documentation, including the Information Security Policy, Statement of Applicability (SoA), and Risk Treatment Plan to prove compliance.
Obtain the Certification Audit via an external audit by a reputable certification body such as Global Quality Services (GQS). In case of success, the company will be issued your official ISO 27001 certificate
ISO 27001 Policy and Documentation Samples
An effectively structured ISMS relies heavily on comprehensive documentation. ISO 27001 documentation consists of a set of documents and policy statements that define your organization’s approach to information security.
Some examples of the most used ISO 27001 policies are Information Security Policy, Access Control Policy, Data Classification Policy, and Business Continuity Policy.
Are You Ready to Get ISO 27001 Certified?
For a business owner,if you wish to lock down your data and future-proof your business, then do it now. Begin with a review of your existing security posture, gap analysis, and the first step in creating a trusted, secure, and compliant firm.
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