ISO 27001 in the banking industry: “One standard to rule them all”
Why should banks go with ISO 27001? If you know the “Lord of the Rings” saga, the headline of this article probably sounds familiar. “One ring to rule them all” refers to the magic ring with the power to control all other magic rings. Am I saying that ISO 27001 ... Read More
Do we need to make the transition from ISO 22301:2012 to the 2019 revision?
The new revision of ISO 22301 was finally published on October 31, 2019, and you are probably asking yourself whether you need to implement the whole standard all over again. Well, a new implementation is not quite necessary – although the 2019 revision did bring some changes, they are not ... Read More
3 reasons why ISO 27001 helps to protect confidential information in law firms
ISO 27001 is about protecting information through a set of requirements that, among other methods, preserve information from unauthorized access or use. Every organization handles a variety of information with different associated risks depending on the people or the functional department to which it refers. Law firms are an example ... Read More
How to know which firms are ISO 27001 certified
You have an important project to develop, and you need to hire some external partner, e.g., a SaaS company, to make it to the end. You’ve determined information security to be one of the top-priority criteria that should be fulfilled when deciding which vendor to select for your screening process ... Read More
Accredited ISO certification versus non-accredited: What it means and why it matters
“What’s the difference between accredited ISO certification versus the plain ISO certification or ISO compliance?” This is a question I hear often. It might sound like a mere choice of words, but the difference can have a big impact on your company, and whether you need to get certified to ... Read More
Why is it important for your hosting partner to be certified against ISO 27001?
When it comes to choosing suppliers and service providers for your company, you should work with the utmost care. As we will discuss in this article, your company’s success – and even its survival – may depend on it. Today, we take a closer look at why you should go ... Read More
What do the ISO 27001 requirements and structure look like?
The ISO 27001 standard offers requirements and a structure that will provide guidance in implementing an Information Security Management System (ISMS). As a management system, ISO 27001 is based on continuous improvement – in this article, you will learn more about how this is reflected in the ISO 27001 requirements ... Read More
ISO 27001 for startups – is it worth investing in?
In the days of data breaches and growing public awareness of data protection, startups should take information security seriously. Most startups also need to generate revenue quickly, so securing growth and revenue are their main objectives since everything centers around the idea of bringing a product to the market and ... Read More
ISO 27001 vs. COBIT: A comparison
We often come across discussions related to comparisons of different governance standards and frameworks, such as ISO 27001 and COBIT. ISO 27001 focuses on information security controls, while on the other hand, COBIT, which is a governance framework, also includes some ISO 27001-related topics such as security, risks, managing changes, ... Read More
What to include in an ISO 27001 remote access policy
In this era of data-driven IT, managing and securing your data / information has become the most integral part of running your business. In the article below, we will take you through the best practices to consider for an ISO 27001-compliant remote access policy and effective implementation of information security ... Read More
