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Cyber security and ISO 27001 compliance

17th October 2024

I am sure that no one will have missed the ISO logo’s that seem to pop up everywhere now. A standard which must surely apply to everyone and which can only become more essential with every passing day is ISO/IEC 27001.

This is an international standard for information security management and provides a framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS). The standard is designed to help organisations protect their information assets by applying a risk management process and giving confidence to customers and stakeholders that their data is secure.

Although there is no legal requirement to have ISO certification, it can assist in meeting legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements related to information security, and many industries find it necessary in order to trade. In these times where information and data is king, and where everyone wants it .. whether for good or ill .. applying the principals of ISO 27001 is good practice. But how?

This is where a cyber security service can play a crucial role by:

1. Gap Analysis and Assessment

  • Initial Assessment: a thorough assessment of the organisation's current security posture, identifying gaps between existing practices and the requirements of ISO 27001.

  • Risk Assessment: a detailed risk assessment to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and the potential impact on the organisation’s information assets. This is a critical step in ISO 27001, as it forms the basis for implementing appropriate controls.

2. Security Controls Implementation

  • Technical Controls: deploy and configure technical security controls, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption, and access management tools, to protect information assets.

3. Consulting and Advisory Services

  • Strategic Advice: Offering strategic advice on how to align the ISMS with the organisation's business objectives and integrate it into broader risk management and governance frameworks.

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