ISO 27001 - INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ISMS)

An Information Security Management System (ISMS) is a management system based on a systematic business risk approach, to establish, implement, operate, monitor, review, maintain, and improve information security. It is an organizational approach to information security.ISO/IEC 27001 (BS 7799) is a standard for information security that focuses on an organization- ISMS.

Benefits of the ISO 27001

·         Keeps confidential information secure

·         Provides customers and stakeholders with confidence in how you manage risk

·         Allows for secure exchange of information

·         Allows you to ensure you are meeting your legal obligations

·         Helps you to comply with other regulations (e.g. SOX)

·         Provide you with a competitive advantage

·         Enhanced customer satisfaction that improves client retention

·         Consistency in the delivery of your service or product

·         Manages and minimizes risk exposure

·         Builds a culture of security

·         Protects the company, assets, shareholders and directors