ISO 27001 is the international standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) that outlines the requirements for an Information Security Management System (ISMS). An ISMS is a framework that helps organizations systematically manage information security risks, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their information assets.
Conduct a thorough assessment to identify discrepancies between your current security posture and ISO 27001 requirements. We will also craft a comprehensive information security policy that serves as the cornerstone of your ISMS.
Meticulously implement the designated security controls outlined in ISO 27001, including access control, cryptography, and physical security measures. Rigorously document these controls and their implementation procedures.
An accredited certification body will examine your ISMS to ascertain its conformance with ISO 27001 standards. This audit requires presenting documented information security policies and procedures.
Digital Defense partners with you to ensure continuous improvement of your ISMS, enhancing its suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness.
Defines the scope of the standard, specifying requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an ISMS.
Specifies other relevant standards that support the implementation of ISO 27001.
Refers to terms and definitions provided in ISO/IEC 27000.
Requires organizations to understand their context, the needs of interested parties, and define the scope of the ISMS. It also involves identifying risks and opportunities.
Emphasizes leadership commitment, including establishing the information security policy and defining organizational roles, responsibilities, and authorities.
Details requirements for addressing risks and opportunities, setting information security objectives, and plans to achieve them.
Covers the necessary resources, competencies, awareness, communication, and managing documented information for the ISMS.
Focuses on executing planned actions to address risks and opportunities, managing risk assessments, and implementing risk treatment processes.
Involves monitoring, measurement, analysis, internal audits, and management reviews of ISMS performance.
Details continual improvement through identifying and implementing improvement opportunities and addressing nonconformities with corrective actions.
These domains categorize the 117 security controls, providing a structured approach to information security:
The cost can vary depending on the size and complexity of your organization. Factors include:
The timeframe can vary, but generally takes between 6 months to a year, depending on your organization's preparedness.
While not mandatory, working with experienced consultants can streamline the process, provide valuable expertise, and increase your chances of successful certification.
