ISO 27001

ISO 27001 is an information security compliance framework designed to help businesses deploy information management security systems (ISMS) to protect sensitive information. But how does ISO 9001 fit into this? If it does work? Should you get it? And what if you are already ISO 27001 compliant? What would the addon look like? In this…

Identifying documents for ISO 27001 demands meticulous attention to detail. Overlooking critical documents or including unnecessary ones are common scenarios with far-reaching consequences. Adding a layer of complexity to the process are the various formats—digital files, physical records, screenshots, emails, time stamps, evidence catalogue, etc. The stakes are high, as gaps in documentation could lead…

The ISO 27000 family of standards is an internationally recognized set of guidelines to help organizations implement, improve, or certify their information security. ISO /IEC 27001 is the central standard on which a number of supporting standards are outlined – such as ISO 27003.  In this article, we discuss what ISO 27003 is, its importance,…

Just like how a building is only as good as its foundation, your ISO 27001 certification is only as good as the scope of your Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). Writing the scope statement, therefore, is undeniably one of the most critical things you will do when you kickstart your ISO 27001 compliance journey. To…

ISO 27001, the internationally adopted standard for data security, specifies how an organization should manage its data and outlines the different controls and objectives to design the organization’s information security management system (ISMS). However, there’s one crucial step in achieving an ISO 27001 certification—the report. The ISO 27001 report is a crucial document that every…

The rapid increase in cyberattacks and security breaches constantly raises the bar for an acceptable information security posture globally. As an organization dealing with sensitive data,  you always aim to prevent a breach and protect organizational assets from misuse. But, eventually, bad actors find a way to access your weak spots before you are able…