ISO 27001 IMPLEMENTATION

What is Information Security Management System (ISMS)

Information is an ASSET which, like other important business assets, has VALUE to an organization and consequently needs to be SUITABLY protected.

“Information Security Management System” is that part of the overall management system, based on a business risk approach, to establish, implement, operate, monitor, review, maintain and improve information security. ISMS always follows Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology.

Features of ISMS

Adopted PDCA ( PLAN – DO – CHECK – ACT ) Model
Adopted a Process Approach
Identify – Manage Activities – Function Effectively
Stress On Continual Process Improvements
Scope covers Information Security not only IT Security
Focused on People, Process, Technology
Resistance to intentional acts designed to cause harm or damage to the Organisation.
Combination of Management Controls, Operational Controls and Technical Control.
Overall management system, based on a business risk approach, to establish, implement, operate, monitor, review, maintain and improve Information security.

Benefits of ISMS Certification

Independent framework that will take account of all legal and regulatory requirements.
Gives the ability to demonstrate and independently assure the internal controls of a company (corporate governance)
Proves senior management commitment to the security of business information and customer information
Helps provide a competitive edge to the company
Formalizes, and independently verifies, Information Security processes, procedures and documentation
Independently verifies that risks to the company are properly identified and managed
Helps to identify and meet contractual and regulatory requirements
Demonstrates to customers that security of their information is taken seriously

Methodology and Approach for Certification

Assist in ISO Scoping
Assist in updating of Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Assist in Asset Identification, Risk Assessment & Risk Treatment Plan.
Evaluate System Security
Evaluate Technical & Non-Technical Environment
Assist in documentation of the Statement of Applicability (SOA) as per ISO 27001:2013 standard.
Information security Awareness & Training
ISO 27001:2013 Certification Support