ISO/IEC 27001 is the global standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS).
Key Facts
1. Current version: ISO/IEC 27001:2022.
2. Focuses on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
3. Requires risk assessment, documentation, internal audits, and external certification.
Structure Summary
1. Clauses 1–3: Scope, references, terms.
2. Clause 4: Context.
3. Clause 5: Leadership.
4. Clause 6: Planning.
5. Clause 7: Support.
6. Clause 8: Operation.
7. Clause 9: Evaluation.
8. Clause 10: Improvement.
9. Annex A: 93 security controls (4 categories).
Benefits
1. Improved risk management.
2. Regulatory alignment.
3. Competitive advantage.
4. Supports continuous improvement.