ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System
ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System
ISO/IEC 27001 is a special standard for the management of information security. It is a standard applicable to organizations operating in all sectors that not only create information on computers, but also want to protect all kinds of information in all environments and in all sectors.
Whether the information is written on paper, stored electronically, mailed, filmed or spoken, it all needs to be secured within a discipline. Whatever form the information takes, ISO/IEC 27001 ensures that it is stored securely.
Information security can be described as follows;
- Confidentiality - Appropriate authorization of access to information
- Integrity - Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of information and its processing
- Accessibility - Ensuring that authorized persons can easily access information when needed
ISO/IEC 27001 consists of a number of controls. These are:
- Institutional controls
- Person checks
- Physical controls
- Technological controls
Why is there a need for information security?
Information is now seen as the most critical asset all over the world. However, its confidentiality, integrity and availability are of utmost importance for organizations to be competitive, manage their cash flows, profitability and business outlook. ISO/IEC 27001 is generally designed to help organizations in these areas. It is easy to envision situations where information is damaged. Information can be lost, destroyed, burned, flooded or sabotaged. As a result, companies can suffer enormous losses, including bankruptcy.
What are the benefits of ISO/IEC 27001?
By obtaining a certificate from a 3rd party certification body, you ensure that you ensure your information security. However, not limited to this, ISO/IEC 27001 certification can also provide you with the following benefits;
- Your customers, employees and trading partners can rest easy knowing that information is safe.
- It provides credibility and trust.
- Reduces costs.
- Just the fact that information is not lost and is secure brings huge savings to companies.
- Demonstrates compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- All employees are involved in information security at all levels of the organization.
How will you start working on ISO/IEC 27001?
1. Establishment of Information Management Framework
This is important for establishing a direction and objectives for the security system. In this way, a policy is set and management buy-in is established.
2. Identification and assessment of Safety Risks
Using a methodology, security requirements are identified and security risks are assessed. This risk assessment helps to identify appropriate management actions and prioritize security.
- Identification and implementation of controls
Once the security requirements have been determined, control methods are selected and implemented. Controls should be at a level that meets the organization’s objectives as a security level. Control methods can include policies, practices, procedures, organizational structures. These methods will vary from organization to organization.
Adopting ISO/IEC 27001 in your organization does not guarantee that you will not experience security failures, but it does ensure that you are prepared for the actions you need to take when they do occur.
First Certification for ISO/IEC 27001
After fulfilling all the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001, it is time for external assessment and audit. This work should be carried out by a 3rd party independent organization such as Vericert. When the audit work begins, your documents will first be reviewed and it will be ensured that all requirements of ISO/IEC 27001 are met. Documents to be reviewed include risk assessments, risk management plans, implementation plans and security procedures.
Following this, field work will be carried out in your organization and the control of the records will begin and it will be ensured that your system is in force by observing that you comply with the procedures you have specified in your system.
After a successful audit, your ISO/IEC 27001 certificate is issued. The operability of your system is maintained by Vericert auditors through surveillance audits once or twice a year.
