ISO 27001 accreditation is determined by the International Organization for Standardisation (ISO). In order to be awarded this designation, an organization must adhere to set standards for handling information to ensure that it is kept secure.
An important factor in obtaining ISO 27001 accreditation is risk management assessment. Businesses must create, implement, and maintain an Information Security Management System (ISMS). The ISO 27001 provides requirements for the ISMS, outlining the security controls and best practices. These guidelines enable us to deliver the best solutions while ensuring our clients and organization are protected.
The ISMS addresses how technology handles information, but also addresses how people and processes within a business can handle information in a secure manner.
Within this there are three key aspects of information handling that are crucial to complying with ISO 27001:
- Confidentiality – Information is only disclosed to authorized parties and only when appropriate
- Integrity – Information stored and used is accurate
- Availability – Information is available and accessible when it is needed to help deliver services