ISO 27001 is an international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). It provides a systematic approach to managing sensitive company information so that it remains secure.
The standard is part of the ISO 27000 family of standards and is designed to help organizations of any size or type to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve their information security.
Identify, assess, and treat information security risks systematically through a risk management process.
Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle ensures ongoing improvement of the ISMS and security posture.
Top management must demonstrate leadership and commitment to the ISMS and information security.
Understand internal and external factors that can affect the organization's information security.
ISO 27001 includes 114 security controls organized into 14 categories:
Management direction and support for information security
Internal organization and mobile devices/teleworking
Prior to, during, and after employment
Responsibility for assets and information classification
Business requirements, user access management, and system access control
Cryptographic controls and key management
Equipment and supporting utilities
Operational procedures and responsibilities
Network security management and information transfer
Security requirements and secure development
Information security in supplier relationships
Consistent and effective incident management
Information security aspects of business continuity
Compliance with legal and contractual requirements
Define organizational context, interested parties, and ISMS scope boundaries.
Identify information assets, threats, vulnerabilities, and assess risks to determine treatment options.
Select and implement appropriate controls from Annex A based on risk assessment results.
Develop ISMS documentation including policies, procedures, and Statement of Applicability.
Implement controls, conduct internal audits, and establish monitoring and measurement processes.
Engage accredited certification body to conduct Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits for certification.
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