Overview
ISO/IEC 27001 is the international standard for information security management systems (ISMS). It provides a framework for organizations to manage the security of assets such as financial information, intellectual property, employee details, and information entrusted by third parties.
Key Requirements
- Information Security Policy: Establishment and maintenance of an information security policy
- Risk Assessment: Systematic approach to identifying and managing information security risks
- Asset Management: Inventory and classification of information assets
- Access Control: Management of user access rights and privileges
- Cryptography: Protection of information through encryption and key management
- Physical Security: Protection of physical assets and facilities
- Operations Security: Management of technical security controls
- Communications Security: Protection of information in networks
- Supplier Relationships: Management of third-party security risks
- Incident Management: Detection, reporting, and response to security incidents
Implementation Requirements
- Establishment of an ISMS framework
- Conducting risk assessments
- Implementation of security controls
- Regular internal audits
- Management reviews
- Continuous improvement
Certification Process
- Gap analysis and planning
- Implementation of ISMS
- Internal audit
- Certification audit (Stage 1 and Stage 2)
- Surveillance audits
- Recertification (every 3 years)
