General Information
Currently, ISO27001 is the only internationally recognized and certifiable information security standard.
Useful for these sectors or areas:
- Healthcare
- Banking
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Governmental agencies
They tend to use ISO27001 certified firms to be certified.
Benefits:
- Reduces security risks
- Organizes company information
- Helps companies practice effective planning
- Facilitates secure information exchange
- Grants the company a competitive stance (being certified proves to external bodies that you care about information security)
- Boots company reputation
- Provides a stepping stone for companies to comply with other related regulations
- Fosters a safe and confidential working environment
- Saves time and money by effective budgeting and avoiding data breaches
- Improve business culture
ISMS
Ideal ISMS will provide security for all asset-based data of a firm, which includes:
- direct finances
- employee records
- IP
- third party details
The objectives of ISMS are CIA Triad. It can also promote company growth by providing an in-depth scheme that requires practical budgeting and may even signal the need for further recruitment.