Essential Principles Behind ISO 27001: A Guide for Business Leaders

Data management expert demystifies ISO 27001 and provides tips for business leaders to help them achieve ISO 27001 certification—in a new article from Messaging Architects

HOBOKEN, N.J., Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Messaging Architects, an eMazzanti Technologies Company and data management expert, has published a guide to help business leaders get a jump start on achieving ISO 27001 certification.

The informative guide first offers an overview of ISO 27001, including benefits of certification and the fundamental principles that form the foundation of ISO 27001.

The author then outlines the steps to certification, emphasizing critical points important to certification bodies.

"In this dangerous digital wilderness, the principles behind ISO 27001 provide an essential framework for managing sensitive data," commented Greg Smith, Vice President of Services Delivery at Messaging Architects.

Below are a few excerpts from the article, "Essential Principles Behind ISO 27001: A Guide for Business Leaders."

3 Fundamental Principles Behind ISO 27001

"To support these fundamental principles, ISO 27001 includes four categories of controls, or practices, that organizations should implement to reduce risk. Organizational controls, for instance, refer to the policies and rules that define expected behavior from users, software, and systems. This includes access control policies, compliance monitoring, and so forth."

Steps to ISO 27001 Certification

"Conforming to the ISO 27001 standard involves a multi-step process. First, you must understand the requirements and how they apply to your organization. With nearly 100 controls mandated by the standard, this will take some time and research."

"Second, conduct a gap analysis to assess your current ISMS against the ISO 27001 standard to identify information security risks and areas for improvement. Based on the gap analysis, implement practices such as access controls and encryption to address the risks identified."

Importance of Continuous Improvement

"The ISO 27001 standard also emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement. That is, organizations should regularly review and update the ISMS as changes occur in business operations, technology, and the threat landscape. Like any standard, ISO 27001 is not a "once and done" process. Regular security audits and compliance monitoring prove essential."

Access the Benefits of ISO 27001 Certification

Building an ISMS that meets ISO 27001 standards represents a significant undertaking that will affect the entire organization. But this proactive stance on information security can protect your business, build customer trust, and ensure business resilience. The information governance and compliance experts at Messaging Architects stand ready to help.

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