ISO 27001:2013
All about Information Security Management System (ISMS)
ISO 27001:2013
Summary
ISO 27001:2013, the global Information Security management system (ISMS) contains the best Information security management practices of leading global companies. (https://www.iso.org/standard/54534.html ).
Compliance and certification with the ISO 27001:2013 information security management system standard’s security techniques and requirements establishes that your company’s management system is at par with the best global management information security system practices thus bringing trust and confidence of you, your existing and potential customers.
These fundamental requirements of a ISMS management system once established, finetuned and matured form a solid foundation for robustness of your organization’s Information systems.
What is ISMS ISO 27001:2013 and why is it important
ISO 27001:2013 is an international standard for Information Security Management System (ISMS) created for small, medium and large organizations and not for individuals.
It provides a framework for implementing ISMS System for any organization looking to provide products and services that consistently meet the confidentiality, integrity and availability (CIA) requirements and expectations of the organization, law of the land, customers and other relevant interested parties in the most effective way possible.
The ISMS integrates all the processes, resources, assets, and values that support the goal of sensitive business Information security, legal compliance, customer satisfaction and organizational effectiveness.
ISO 27001:2013 is a flexible standard that allows each organization to define its ISMS policy, objectives, information security techniques and standard operating policies.
ISO 27001:2013 defines, aligns, and streamlines information security related processes throughout the organization.
The principles of the Information Security Management System, ISO 27001:2013 (ISMS):
Information security protection according to ISO 27001 are based on three principles of information security:
Confidentiality – It means that information is accessible only to those who are have authorized access
Integrity – It means that information provided is accurate and complete
Availability – It means that only authorized users have access to information whenever they need it
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It ensures continuity of the business during difficult times like cyber attacks and hacking attempts.
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Benefits of ISO 27001 to your customers
The ISO 27001:2013 standard is recognized internationally and your customers will understand the benefits of working with companies that are ISO 27001 certified.
Most organizations only do business with ISO 27001 certified companies because the certification provides the assurance that your information security management System are constantly assessed and approved.
Organizations know from experience that working with ISO 27001:2013 certified companies provide many advantages, for example:
Confidentiality of client and client related information
Reliable communication
Information System is maintained by regular internal and annual external assessments by the Certification body
Reduction in leakage of confidential business information
Secure information reporting and communication
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Benefits of ISO 27001 to your organization
ISO 27001 certification eliminates compromise of sensitive business information, brings down costs of Information security related expenses, creates new opportunities, meets regulatory requirements, and helps organizations expand into new markets in which new clients require ISO 27001 certification.
ISO 27001 certificate helps you in your brand building.
ISO 27001 provides a practical Information Security Management System (ISMS) for improving, monitoring and protecting sensitive business information related to all processes of your organization.
With the documented ISMS, controls and training of your employees, you will have a system that will continually improve the performance of your organization.
Implementing an effective ISO 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS) will help your organization to focus on the critical areas of your business and improve its security.
The management processes established as per ISO 27001, throughout your business will provide a solid foundation, causing increased information security, productivity and profit thereby helping you acquire new customers and retain existing ones.
The important benefits of the ISO 27001 certificate include:
Internationally recognized standard
Compatible with other ISO standards like Quality Management System ISO 9001, Environment Management System ISO 14001, Health and Safety Management System ISO 45001, etc.
Effective for small, medium, and large companies
Improved internal management of information security of all organizational processes
Elimination of chances of compromise of sensitive business information
Increase in efficiency and productivity leading to increase in profits
Improved customer retention and acquisition of new customers
Consistent results which are regularly measured and monitored
Increase in customer's confidence due to a high standard of information security and customer service.
Role of the ISO consultant in ISO 27001 Certification:
The ISO 27001 consultant studies your organization, identifies Gaps, trains people on ISO 27001 requirements, defines processes, develops ISMS policy, objectives, standard operating policies, controls and data entry forms.
ISO consultant also conducts internal audits to remove any nonconformities and also assists the organization to conduct management review meetings as per the protocol defined by the ISO 27001 standard.
ISO consultant also helps you identify the suitable Certification body and facilitate the external certification audits.
Role of the Certification body in ISO 27001 Certification:
The Certification body audits your Information Security Management System (ISMS) as against the requirements specified by the ISO 27001:2013 standard and upon successful verification of your compliance, certifies and provides your organization an ISO 27001:2013 certificate.
A genuine certification body is accredited by an accreditation board of a country.
To find out country wise accreditation boards please visit https://iaf.nu/en/accreditation-bodies/ .
From IAF website you can visit the website of the accreditation board of a country.
From the website of the accreditation board , you can find the name of the genuine certification bodies in your country, accredited by this particular accreditation board.
All accredited certification bodies are treated at par despite being accredited by accreditation board of any country.
For example from the accreditation board JAS-ANZ (Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand ) listed on the IAF website, you can go to their website https://www.jas-anz.org/, here you can find from the JAS-ANZ register (https://register.jas-anz.org/accredited-bodies ), the list of accredited certification bodies in your country.
Conclusion:
Nowadays, in this digital age of internet, dark web, apps, email, online money transfers, information sharing apps like WhatsApp, Telegram etc. it has become mandatory to get your organization certified to ISO 27001:2013, in order to ensure protection of sensitive business information, establish your brand, invoke trust and confidence of your existing customers in your organization and to attract new customers.
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