ISO 27001

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Training – How to become an ISO 27001 Auditor certified?

When an organization applies to become ISO 27001 certified, they are audited by a third-party external agency to ensure that its ISMS is aligned with the most current security requirements listed by ISO 27001. Usually, it is a Lead Auditor who heads these audits. During the audit, the lead auditor reviews the evidence produced and…

Three Main ISO 27001 Principles

As a cloud-hosted organization, is your data secure? Can you be sure of its safety at all times? Do your data protection controls and measures align with those of the global requirement? The answer isn’t as simple as a yes or no; it’s something much more complex.  That is why implementing (International Organization for Standardization)…

ISO 27004 Standard: Key to Evaluating Information Security

Most organizations are aware of the ISO 27001 standard that lists guidelines for establishing and managing an Information Security Management System (ISMS). Businesses implement ISMS controls and devise new policies to improve security posture. So, what does an ISO 27004 standard have to do with all this? Is it a subset or security requirement that…

10 Best ISO 27001 Compliance Software to Consider

Data security is one of the top areas of focus for companies this year. Implementing strong data security and compliance practices go a long way in helping them avoid operational disruptions or financial losses. ISO 27001 is one of the most common internationally recognized standards focusing on information security.  The latest updates of ISO 27001…

How to create ISO 27001 Risk Treatment Plan? (Downloadable template)

Confidentiality, integrity, and availability, collectively known as the CIA triad, form the cornerstones of protecting information within the ISO 27001 framework. When a risk materializes, any or all of these elements can be compromised, leaving assets unprotected and objectives unmet. That is why a risk treatment plan (RTP) is central to ISO 27001. A well-structured…

7 Benefits of ISMS Implementation

Is securing your business’s data and information security in today’s ever-evolving digital threat landscape keeping you up at night?  An effective way to get started is by implementing an Information Security Management System (ISMS). ISMS are global standards for handling security for data collected, presenting a structured approach for managing activities related to the organization’s…