ISO27001
ISO 27001 is the international standard that describes best practice for an information security management system (ISMS).An ISMS is a framework of policies and procedures that includes all legal, physical and technical controls involved in an organisation’s information risk management processes.
ISO 27001 was published in October 2013, replacing the previous standard, ISO/IEC 17799:2005. The new standard provides a more comprehensive approach to information security management than the previous one.
The benefits of ISO 27001 certification include:
– Improved security of sensitive information
– Reduced likelihood of data breaches
– Enhanced reputation and customer confidence
– Greater compliance with data protection regulations
– Increased efficiency and cost savings from improved management of information security risks