If your organization has implemented ISO 27001, it must be audited by an accredited auditor to be certified. An ISO 27001 audit reviews your organization’s information security management system (ISMS) against a set of defined standards. Once you are certified, it does not stop there. Maintaining it involves more work, both for you and the…
In response to growing security concerns and breaches, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) published ISO 27001 in 2005. It was revised in 2013 to keep the document to sync with global changes in technology and processes, and most recently in 2022. The 2013 version is not significantly different…
Practicing effective cyber security is becoming a critical factor across industries. With the ever-increasing threat of cyber-attacks, organizations are paying more attention to their cyber security operations. Adhering to standards such as ISO 27001 (International Organization for Standardization) helps organizations maintain the integrity of their Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). To become ISO 27001 compliant,…
NIST and ISO 27001 are two of the most sought after compliance certifications in the market today. While ISO/IEC 27001 takes a comprehensive approach to information security management, NIST sets the standards for information security, develops new technologies, and provides metrics to drive innovation and industrial competitiveness. So which among these standards suits you best?…
As per the definition and application of ISO 27001 asset management is a set of processes to identify and apply security measures to an organization’s assets. Seems straightforward, isn’t it? In the real world, it is pretty tricky. Often organizations forget to identify and secure chunks of confidential Information stored at multiple sources. The cost…
Compliance with ISO 27001 requires familiarity with the standard, diligent planning, and committed implementation. To facilitate the process, you need to fulfill the necessary ISO 27001 certification requirements. The ISO 27001 requirements guide discusses the ISMS policies and procedures you must implement to demonstrate compliance with the clauses (4-10) listed in the ISO 27001 compliance…