It is generally accepted that the information is the most important to any organization under its control asset. CEOs are aware that providing complete and accurate information is essential for the survival of their organizations.
Today's organizations increasingly realize that information security is an essential function for the company. This is not just an IT function, but includes:
Governance;
risk management;
Physical security;
Business continuity;
Regulatory and legislative compliance.
With increasing confidence in the data, it is clear that only organizations able to monitor and protect these data are to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
ISO27001: 2005, which was formally BS7799 is the international standard for safety management of the Information Society (WSIS) and provides a definitive reference for the development of a strategy for information security. In addition, a successful certification of this standard is to confirm that the system used by the organization is consistent with internationally recognized standards.
Information Security
The company has been transformed by the use of computer systems, in fact, has become essential to the effective delivery of business. The use of customized packages, databases and email have allowed businesses to grow, while promoting distance communication and innovation.
Most companies rely heavily on computers, but critical information extends well beyond computer systems. It covers the knowledge retained by the people, paper documents, as well as traditional documents that take place in a variety of media. A common mistake that the incorporation of a system of information security is to ignore these and focus only on IT issues.
Information security is a problem throughout the organization and departmental boundaries. This is more than keeping a small amount of intelligence, success is increasingly dependent on the availability and integrity of critical information to ensure the proper functioning and improving competitiveness.
C I A
A. Notice
Two. Integrity
Three. Availability
These are the three conditions for all WSIS.
CEO Perspective "
His vision is essential for organizational development, improvements in all areas of the company to create value driving. With technology being the key information of many change programs, systems management, security, effective information is a prerequisite for systems to meet their business objectives. Your leadership can help create a culture of security measures to protect your business.
Organizations are more and more questions about ISO 27001, in particular by national or local government, business and the financial sector. This is driven by the adoption of the rule in the framework of its legal and regulatory obligations. In some regions, there is a requirement for competition.
Others are viewing a competitive advantage in its industry and a leader in the use of the certification of information security management to develop the trust of the customer / client and win new business. With public concerns about safety issues at its highest point, there is a real need to create effective marketing mechanisms to show how your company can be trusted.
It will certainly be aware of their responsibilities for effective governance, and be responsible for the degradation of incidents that may affect the value of the organization. The risk assessment, which is the basis of the rule is designed to give you a clear picture of where your risks and facilitate effective decision-making. This translates into risk management, not only risk reduction and replaces felt by many directors ignorance of the risks in this area. This will help you understand the potential risks associated with the implementation of the latest information technologies and enable you to balance the potential benefits of the most obvious disadvantage.
CFO review
If, in the context of compliance, as required by professional bodies, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Privacy Policy, or under an efficient government, the security of information is a key element of operational risk management. Allows the formulation of effective risk analysis and measurement, with a clear communication of security incidents underway to improve risk decisions.
Giving values to the impact of security incidents can have on your business is essential. Analysis of where you are vulnerable, you can measure the probability that you are affected by security incidents, with direct financial consequences.
A further advantage of the process of risk assessment is that it gives you a complete analysis of their information assets, how they may be affected by the attacks against the confidentiality, integrity and availability, and a measure of the real value of your business.
Although the detail in the risk assessment process can be complex, it is possible to translate them into clear priorities and risk profiles enable the Commission to make sense, which leads to make more effective financial decisions.
Business Continuity
How would you cope if a disaster hit your business?
It could be natural causes such as floods, storms or outbreaks, terrorism or any other social malaise. Areas that are not usually considered the disease, the lack of public services or technical failure.
business continuity planning of activities before a disaster can mean the difference between survival or demise of the company.
Many of the companies affected by the disaster Bunsfield Fuel Depot never recovered. Those who have an effective business continuity plan activities have emerged like a phoenix from the ashes.
Many companies claim to have a plan, but if the plan has not been tested or prepared, then you're doomed.
ISO27001 provides that PCA fully planned and tested should be in place to prepare for and be able to handle these emergencies.
ISO 27001 Elements
Assessment and risk management - risk assessment of the company's assets, the development of a treatment plan risk and ultimately accept the risks can not be mitigated.
Security Policy - This provides management and support for information security management.
Organization of information security - To help manage information security within the organization.
Asset Management - To help identify and adequately protect assets.
Human Resources Security - To reduce the risk of human error, theft, fraud or misuse of facilities.
Physical and environmental security - To prevent unauthorized access, damage and interference to business premises and information access.
Communications Management and Operations - To ensure proper and safe operation of information processing facilities.
Access control - To control access to information
information systems acquisition, development and maintenance - To ensure that security is built into information systems.
Incident management of information security - To effectively meet any security incident identified.
Management of business continuity - To counteract interruptions to business activities and to protect critical business processes against the effects of major failures or disasters.
Compliance - To avoid overruns criminal and civil law, statutory, regulatory or contractual obligations and any security requirement.
Chris Eden FIBC, MISSA, ACQi is administrator issues a limited quality consulting firm established independent management based in Essex, UK, specializing in counseling 27001 Safety Management ISO.
Today's organizations increasingly realize that information security is an essential function for the company. This is not just an IT function, but includes:
Governance;
risk management;
Physical security;
Business continuity;
Regulatory and legislative compliance.
With increasing confidence in the data, it is clear that only organizations able to monitor and protect these data are to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
ISO27001: 2005, which was formally BS7799 is the international standard for safety management of the Information Society (WSIS) and provides a definitive reference for the development of a strategy for information security. In addition, a successful certification of this standard is to confirm that the system used by the organization is consistent with internationally recognized standards.
Information Security
The company has been transformed by the use of computer systems, in fact, has become essential to the effective delivery of business. The use of customized packages, databases and email have allowed businesses to grow, while promoting distance communication and innovation.
Most companies rely heavily on computers, but critical information extends well beyond computer systems. It covers the knowledge retained by the people, paper documents, as well as traditional documents that take place in a variety of media. A common mistake that the incorporation of a system of information security is to ignore these and focus only on IT issues.
Information security is a problem throughout the organization and departmental boundaries. This is more than keeping a small amount of intelligence, success is increasingly dependent on the availability and integrity of critical information to ensure the proper functioning and improving competitiveness.
C I A
A. Notice
Two. Integrity
Three. Availability
These are the three conditions for all WSIS.
CEO Perspective "
His vision is essential for organizational development, improvements in all areas of the company to create value driving. With technology being the key information of many change programs, systems management, security, effective information is a prerequisite for systems to meet their business objectives. Your leadership can help create a culture of security measures to protect your business.
Organizations are more and more questions about ISO 27001, in particular by national or local government, business and the financial sector. This is driven by the adoption of the rule in the framework of its legal and regulatory obligations. In some regions, there is a requirement for competition.
Others are viewing a competitive advantage in its industry and a leader in the use of the certification of information security management to develop the trust of the customer / client and win new business. With public concerns about safety issues at its highest point, there is a real need to create effective marketing mechanisms to show how your company can be trusted.
It will certainly be aware of their responsibilities for effective governance, and be responsible for the degradation of incidents that may affect the value of the organization. The risk assessment, which is the basis of the rule is designed to give you a clear picture of where your risks and facilitate effective decision-making. This translates into risk management, not only risk reduction and replaces felt by many directors ignorance of the risks in this area. This will help you understand the potential risks associated with the implementation of the latest information technologies and enable you to balance the potential benefits of the most obvious disadvantage.
CFO review
If, in the context of compliance, as required by professional bodies, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Privacy Policy, or under an efficient government, the security of information is a key element of operational risk management. Allows the formulation of effective risk analysis and measurement, with a clear communication of security incidents underway to improve risk decisions.
Giving values to the impact of security incidents can have on your business is essential. Analysis of where you are vulnerable, you can measure the probability that you are affected by security incidents, with direct financial consequences.
A further advantage of the process of risk assessment is that it gives you a complete analysis of their information assets, how they may be affected by the attacks against the confidentiality, integrity and availability, and a measure of the real value of your business.
Although the detail in the risk assessment process can be complex, it is possible to translate them into clear priorities and risk profiles enable the Commission to make sense, which leads to make more effective financial decisions.
Business Continuity
How would you cope if a disaster hit your business?
It could be natural causes such as floods, storms or outbreaks, terrorism or any other social malaise. Areas that are not usually considered the disease, the lack of public services or technical failure.
business continuity planning of activities before a disaster can mean the difference between survival or demise of the company.
Many of the companies affected by the disaster Bunsfield Fuel Depot never recovered. Those who have an effective business continuity plan activities have emerged like a phoenix from the ashes.
Many companies claim to have a plan, but if the plan has not been tested or prepared, then you're doomed.
ISO27001 provides that PCA fully planned and tested should be in place to prepare for and be able to handle these emergencies.
ISO 27001 Elements
Assessment and risk management - risk assessment of the company's assets, the development of a treatment plan risk and ultimately accept the risks can not be mitigated.
Security Policy - This provides management and support for information security management.
Organization of information security - To help manage information security within the organization.
Asset Management - To help identify and adequately protect assets.
Human Resources Security - To reduce the risk of human error, theft, fraud or misuse of facilities.
Physical and environmental security - To prevent unauthorized access, damage and interference to business premises and information access.
Communications Management and Operations - To ensure proper and safe operation of information processing facilities.
Access control - To control access to information
information systems acquisition, development and maintenance - To ensure that security is built into information systems.
Incident management of information security - To effectively meet any security incident identified.
Management of business continuity - To counteract interruptions to business activities and to protect critical business processes against the effects of major failures or disasters.
Compliance - To avoid overruns criminal and civil law, statutory, regulatory or contractual obligations and any security requirement.
Chris Eden FIBC, MISSA, ACQi is administrator issues a limited quality consulting firm established independent management based in Essex, UK, specializing in counseling 27001 Safety Management ISO.
