Cybersecurity-ISO 27001

In the 2022 revision of ISO 27001, there has been a notable shift from domain-based to theme-based auditing, a change intended to streamline the audit process and make it more conversational. This reorganization into broader themes gives auditors more flexibility to tailor audits to an organization's specific risks, technologies, and operations. According to David Forman, … [Read more...] about ISO 27001:2022 Unpacked: Embracing Auditing Themes (Podcast)

ISO 27001 and SOC 2 are two prominent frameworks in the cybersecurity compliance landscape, each offering unique approaches to information security process management. ISO 27001, developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), focuses on establishing and maintaining an Information Security Management … [Read more...] about ISO 27001 vs. SOC 2: Differences and Similarities

ISO 27001 provides a global standard for creating robust information security management systems (ISMS). Annex A of ISO 27001 outlines 114 controls categorized into 14 domains, which organizations use to manage security risks and achieve ISMS certification. An external certification body audits these controls to ensure the organization’s technology and processes are correctly … [Read more...] about ISO 27001:2022 Controls Annex-A: All You Need To Know

In this episode of The ISO Review Podcast, hosts Howard Fox and Jim Moran, who collectively boast 30 years of experience in ISO support, delve into the critical advantages of ISO 27001, particularly in light of a significant outage experienced by a major Canadian internet provider. They articulate how ISO 27001 certification could have mitigated such risks, safeguarded … [Read more...] about Podcast: ISO 27001 – The Benefits of an Information Security Management System

In its 2022 update, ISO 27001 introduced eleven new controls to bolster defenses against cybercrime's ever-evolving landscape. These controls underline the standard's commitment to maintaining a high level of resilience and ensuring the safety and trustworthiness of organizational operations.These new controls encompass a variety of areas crucial for the modern digital … [Read more...] about An In-Depth Guide to the 2022 Controls in ISO 27001

In the dynamic digital world of 2024, businesses increasingly rely on technology, making it paramount to protect sensitive data and uphold robust security protocols. The international standard ISO 27001 sets the benchmark for creating, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS). Achieving ISO 27001 compliance is not … [Read more...] about 10 Best ISO 27001 Compliant Security Companies in 2024

In an interview with Help Net Security, Robin Long of Kiowa Security shared key strategies for adopting ISO 27001 compliance, emphasizing the need for a detailed project roadmap and early booking of certification audits. Long advocates for prioritizing a limited number of security wins before fully implementing the standard and stresses the importance of selecting an internal … [Read more...] about Key strategies for ISO 27001 compliance adoption

Points that will be covered during this episode and then discussed further in subsequent episodes, include:A well-designed system requires that you identify potential sources of a security breach,mitigate them and provide a strong ongoing defense system for your information. An attack will happen – it’s not a case of ‘if’ it’s a matter of ‘when’.It’s virtually impossible to … [Read more...] about How to Use ISO 27001 to Manage Cyber Attacks