Information Security Policy – Everything You Should Know
TL,DR: An information security policy lays the foundation for protecting an organization’s data assets by defining procedures, techniques, and technology for safeguarding confidentiality, integrity, and availability ISO 27001 requires the policy to have management buy-in and mandates that it be shared with all staff. Annex 5 of the standard sets the objectives and must-haves for…
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Sep 25, 2024
List of ISO 27002: 2022 Controls- What changed in 2022?
TL;DR Are you tired of constantly worrying about your organization’s security? Do you want to ensure that your company’s sensitive data is protected at all times? If so, then this guide on ISO 27002 controls is for you. In this article, you will learn what ISO 27002 is, the changes implemented since the update last…
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Sep 25, 2024
ISO 27001 Risk Assessment: 5-Step Guide (2026)
TL;DR The ISO 27001 risk assessment process helps organizations identify various types and levels of risks relevant to a business and score them based on severity and likelihood of occurrence. Under ISO 27001, risk management guidelines entail implementing preventive controls, establishing an incident response plan, enabling response reporting, and continuously monitoring control effectiveness. The risk…
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Sep 22, 2024
ISO 27001:2022 Annex A: The New Security Controls
TL,DR: The updated ISO 27001 standard guides organizations in building an information security management system. It focuses on risk assessment, control selection, leadership commitment, and continual improvement. Businesses should update policies, map controls, close gaps, and maintain audit-ready evidence. The world of information security never stands still, nor does ISO/IEC 27001. On October 25, 2022,…
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Sep 20, 2024
ISO 27001 Training Program [How to get started]
TL,DR: ISO 27001 training teaches employees how to support an ISMS and handle information security responsibilities. The article ties training to ISO 27001 clauses and security culture across the organization. Use it to plan employee awareness, role-based training, audit preparation, and ongoing monitoring. Like it or not, your employees are your first line of defence…
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Sep 20, 2024
SOC 2 Criteria Mapping to ISO 27001 Controls
TL;DR SOC 2 and ISO 27001 are two common security assurance frameworks: SOC 2 results in an independent attestation report, while ISO 27001 results in certification of your Information Security Management System (ISMS). Preparing for either framework can take significant time, coordination, and evidence collection across security, IT, engineering, HR, and leadership teams. Now imagine…
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Sep 11, 2024
