How two-factor authentication enables compliance with ISO 27001 access controls
Rhand Leal
Access control is one of the cornerstones of security. If you cannot control who access what, you cannot ensure security...
Access control is one of the cornerstones of security. If you cannot control who access what, you cannot ensure security at all. Because of that, access control stays in the main focus of security teams...
Organizational resilience according to ISO 22316 – Is this another buzzword?
Wolfgang Mahr
Both management systems standards on information security (ISO 27001) and business continuity (ISO 22301), while trying to encompass the whole...
Both management systems standards on information security (ISO 27001) and business continuity (ISO 22301), while trying to encompass the whole organization, still lack components and dimensions to holistically protect an enterprise. The concept of resilience...
What does ISO 27001 Lead Implementer training look like?
Nina Ugrinoska
The ISMS (Information Security Management System) plays a very important role in every business these days. Since implementation of the...
The ISMS (Information Security Management System) plays a very important role in every business these days. Since implementation of the ISMS can be a complex process (and usually differs in each industry sector), in order...
Segregation of duties in your ISMS according to ISO 27001 A.6.1.2
Today’s automated solutions and information and communication technologies allow a few people to handle a great deal of information and...
Today’s automated solutions and information and communication technologies allow a few people to handle a great deal of information and processes (e.g., stock exchange operators and air traffic controllers). While this is good to improve...
How can ISO 27001 help protect your company against ransomware?
Carla Bouca
Ransomware is a sophisticated malware that blocks users’ access to their files through the use of encryption. The attackers will...
Ransomware is a sophisticated malware that blocks users’ access to their files through the use of encryption. The attackers will ask for a ransom to unlock the infected computer. Although ransomware has been known as...
Data Privacy Protection, ISO 27001 and CISPE Code of Conduct
With mandated compliance with the European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ever closer, organizations that handle personal data...
With mandated compliance with the European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ever closer, organizations that handle personal data of European citizens are rushing to adapt their operations to new requirements to avoid problems...
Does ISO 27001 implementation satisfy EU GDPR requirements?
Lately, I’ve been asked questions like: “If ISO 27001 is implemented in my organization, will it fully comply with European General...
Lately, I’ve been asked questions like: “If ISO 27001 is implemented in my organization, will it fully comply with European General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) requirements?” and “Our company is ISO 27001 certified. Are we...
Incidents in ISO 22301 vs. ISO 27001 vs. ISO 20000 vs. ISO 28003
Management system standards, especially those dealing with security and interruptions of business processes, use the term “incident management.” As these...
Management system standards, especially those dealing with security and interruptions of business processes, use the term “incident management.” As these management system standards deal with different aspects of managing business processes (IT Service Management, Information...
What does ISO 27001 Lead Auditor training look like?
Updated: August 20, 2023. In the last four years I’ve been preparing and presenting a lot of trainings for ISO...
Updated: August 20, 2023. In the last four years I’ve been preparing and presenting a lot of trainings for ISO 27001 Lead Auditor. At the end, participants understand that this is just the beginning of the...
Resolving cloud security concerns by defining clear responsibilities according to ISO 27017
Cloud solutions are attractive answers for those who look for cost savings and quick demand response infrastructure, and Internet searches...
Cloud solutions are attractive answers for those who look for cost savings and quick demand response infrastructure, and Internet searches can show you how these kinds of solutions are rapidly growing and being adopted by...
