ISO/IEC 27001:2013 specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an information security management system within the context of the Company. It also includes requirements for the assessment and treatment of information security risks tailored to the needs of the Company.
ISO/IEC 27001 formally specifies an Information Security Management System (ISMS), a suite of activities concerning the management of information security risks. The ISMS is an overarching management framework through which the organization identifies, analyzes and addresses its information security risks and it’s consist of 114 controls
The standard covers all types of organizations (e.g. commercial enterprises, government agencies, non-profits), all sizes (from micro-businesses to huge multinationals), and all industries or markets (e.g. retail, banking, defense, healthcare, education and government).
The ISO security standards can help organizations address a number of important issues in various ways:
o Regulatory compliance
o Data breaches.
o Low risk management confidence.
o Access to information.
o Meeting high customer expectations.
o Creating a security mindset.
The Main Benefits of ISO 27001:2013:
o Customer satisfaction. Give customers confidence that their personal information is protected and confidentiality upheld.
o Business continuity. Avoid downtime with management of risk, legal compliance and vigilance of future security issues and concerns.
o Legal compliance. Understand how statutory and regulatory requirements impact your organization and its customers and reduce risk of facing prosecution and fines.
o Improved risk management. Ensure customer records, financial information and intellectual property are protected from loss, theft and damage through a systematic framework.
o Proven business credentials. Independent verification against a globally recognized industry standard speaks volumes.
o Ability to win more business. Procurement specifications often require certification as a condition to supply, so gaining certification opens doors.
