An effective defense against these threats requires a consistent and comprehensive security posture like the one outlined in the ISO 27001 standard.
As daunting as these threats seem, up to 80% can be stopped by adopting security controls.
The last major update, in 2022, introduced eleven new controls designed to keep businesses and their data safer.
Let's examine what these controls involve and why they're essential for information security management systems.
ISO 27001 represents the international benchmark for managing information security systems.
ISO 27001 defines the essential requirements for any organization that takes a systematized approach to data protection and cybersecurity.
ISO 27001 provides guidelines for leadership, planning, support, operational implementation, performance evaluation, and continual improvement, but the most detailed requirements of the standard are the controls listed in a section called Annex A. The standard originally contained 114 different controls organized into fourteen domains, covering fourteen critical areas of information security.
ISO 27001 - Annex A Information security policies Organization of information security Human resource security Asset management Access control Cryptography Physical and environmental security Operations security Communications security System acquisition, development, and maintenance Supplier relationships Information security incident management Information security aspects of business continuity management Compliance.
Not every organization needs to adopt all of the controls.
A related standard, ISO 27002, provides information about implementing these controls.
By identifying the controls relevant to their operations and implementing them, organizations can build a comprehensive, optimized system for detecting and managing cyber threats.
Being able to highlight your security controls and ISO 27001 certification also demonstrates your commitment to strong cybersecurity practices-and their continual improvement-to customers, business partners, and other stakeholders, helping you maintain a positive reputation.
Finally, even in the unfortunate event that a cyberattack does impact your organization, ISO 27001 controls can mitigate the damage and get you back to normal operations as quickly as possible.
The most significant changes have to do with the Annex A controls.
The control structure was revised, the fourteen domains were grouped into four categories, some of the original 114 controls were merged together, and eleven new controls were added, bringing the new total to 93.
If an assessment of your organization determines that you have the relevant risk factors, these controls can provide concrete steps toward safeguarding yourself.
Successful implementation of this and other controls depends on organizational staff being able to recognize threats and respond appropriately.
Training platforms like CybeReady can be one of the best ways to educate staff on their roles in optimizing the efficacy of ISO 27001 controls.
Because cloud data is not under the direct physical control of the organization, strong policies and user training are critical for ensuring data integrity.
Adopting ISO 27001 controls or preparing for a certification audit necessitates comprehensive education and training across the organization, which is essential for successful implementation.
This Cyber News was published on securityboulevard.com. Publication date: Tue, 30 Jan 2024 01:43:04 +0000