ISO 27001 certification in Oman | ISMS Certification body- IAS Oman

 What is ISO 27001?

ISO 27001 is an international standard of ISO (International Organization for Standardization), specifically developed to focus on the Information Security Management System (ISMS) of the organization. This globally agreed standard specifies the requirements to establish, monitor, maintain, and continually improve the information security system within the context of the organization. As the requirements of ISO 27001 are generic, it can be applied to all organizations, regardless of size, type, and nature. For example, commercial enterprises, government agencies, non-profit organizations, etc.  

What are the ISO 27000 standards?

ISO 27000:2018

ISO 27000 is a family of Information Security Management System standard. It includes an overview of ISMS and its commonly used terms and definitions. This standard is intended to apply to any size or type of organization that wishes to protect the customers’ data and information. Some of the standards that come under ISO 27000 are, 

ISO 27001:2013

It is the most popular Information Security Management System standard, followed by millions of organizations across the world. ISO 27001 helps monitor and control the ISMS and as well as provides audit requirements for the continual improvement of the information security system. 

ISO 27002:2013

This provides guidelines for the organizations’ Information Security Management System practices including the selection, implementation, and management of controls. This international standard of ISO is specifically designed for organizations that want to develop commonly accepted information security controls and their own information security management guidelines. 

ISO 27005:2011 and ISO 27005:2018

The ISO 27005 gives guidelines for Information security risk management. It is designed to applicable for all types of organizations that intend to manage risks to protect secure information. 

Why is ISO 27001 important?

The requirements of ISO 27001 are indented to improve the Information Security management system of your organization. The implementation of ISO 27001 enhances the credibility and the confidence of your customers and stakeholders in your business process and security system. It protects the reputation of your business and as well as organization. Irrespective of the size and type, the ISO 27001 applies to all the organization that deals with customer data and information such as banks, insurance companies, BPO, KPO, investment banks, etc. 

How to certify to ISO 27001?

To achieve the ISO 27001 certification, the the organization needs to satisfy the requirements of the ISO 27001 standard. The mandatory requirements are, 

• Implementation of a risk assessment approach
• Have to use the appropriate security controls 
• Development of the PDCA cycle approach
• Secure systems and network
• Continual improvement of the Information Security System
• Also proper documents and records of the process and procedure.