Why Organizations Actually Need ISO 27001 Manual for Information Security System?

Information is a valuable organizational asset that can make or break a business. So, here actually need of some kind standard that properly manages system and allows organizations to operate with confidence and also gives them freedom to grow, innovate and broaden their customer base in the knowledge that all their confidential information will remain that way. Iso 27001

• Information Security Management System (ISMS) is becoming a common standard for compliance of large organizations has been asked by their customers to provide information security.

ISO 27001 Manual specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving Information Security Management System within the context of overall Business requirements. It specifies the implementation of security controls customized to the objectives and needs of the organization. The Scope of the ISMS Manual specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving the Security Management System.

ISO 27001 Manual very similar to Quality Manual in ISO 9001 could be a document that explains how an organization will comply with the ISO 27001 requirements and which procedures will be used in the ISMS. The ISMS Manual could be a bundle of all the documents that are produced for the ISMS - basically, the idea here would be to place all the policies, procedures, working instructions, forms, etc. into a single book so that they would be easier to read. In short this ISMS manual explains the Organization's approach to security and contains both the Management Policy Statement on Information Security in the Organization and, it identifies which of the controls identified to the Organization, which compliments to the Organization's Statement of Applicability. ISO 27001 manual is, together with any separately published policies, guidelines it is Organization's Level 1 ISMS documentation.

ISO 27001 Manual will become business' ISMS handbook. It will outline requirements to successfully implement an Information Security Management System, helping to cut costs, streamline processes, enhance reputation, and expand into new sectors. Control objectives for information security are contained in the Manual and are supported as appropriate by specific, documented policies and procedures ensure that:-

• Information will be protected against unauthorized access
• Confidentiality of information will be assured
• Integrity of information will be maintained
• Regulatory and legislative requirements relevant to information systems will be met
• Business Continuity Plans will be produced, maintained and tested
• Information Security Training will be available to all staff
• All breaches of Information Security, actual or suspected, will be investigated and reported to the Corporate Information Security Manager

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