Information is the currency of the information age and in many cases is the most valuable asset possessed by an organisation. Information security management is the discipline that focuses on protecting and securing these assets against the threats of natural disasters, fraud and other criminal activity, user error and system failure. Effective information security can be defined as the ‘preservation of confidentiality, integrity and availability of information.’ This book describes the approach taken by many organisations to realise these objectives. It discusses how information security cannot be achieved through technological means alone, but should include factors such as the organisation’s approach to risk and pragmatic day-to-day business operations. This Management Guide provides an overview of the implementation of an Information Security Management System that conforms to the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001:2005 and which uses controls derived from ISO/IEC 17799:2005. It covers the following: Certification Risk Documentation and Project Management issues Process approach and the PDCA cycle Preparation for an Audit

Information is the currency of the information age and in many cases is the most valuable asset possessed by an organisation. Information security management is the discipline that focuses on protecting and securing these assets against the threats of natural disasters, fraud and other criminal activity, user error and system failure. This Management Guide provides an overview of the two international information security standards, ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 27002. These standards provide a basis for implementing information security controls to meet an organisation’s own business requirements as well as a set of controls for business relationships with other parties. This Guide provides: An introduction and overview to both the standards The background to the current version of the standards Links to other standards, such as ISO 9001, BS25999 and ISO 20000 Links to frameworks such as CobiT and ITIL Above all, this handy book describes how ISO 27001 and ISO 27002 interact to guide organizations in the development of best practice information security management systems.

Ideal for risk managers, information security managers, lead implementers, compliance managers and consultants, as well as providing useful background material for auditors, this book will enable readers to develop an ISO 27001-compliant risk assessment framework for their organisation and deliver real, bottom-line business benefits.

Drawing on international best practice, including ISO/IEC 27005, NIST SP800-30 and BS7799-3, the book explains in practical detail how to carry out an information security risk assessment. It covers key topics, such as risk scales, threats and vulnerabilities, selection of controls, and roles and responsibilities, and includes advice on choosing risk assessment software.

For many companies, their intellectual property can often be more valuable than their physical assets. Having an effective IT governance strategy in place can protect this intellectual property, reducing the risk of theft and infringement. Data protection, privacy and breach regulations, computer misuse around investigatory powers are part of a complex and often competing range of requirements to which directors must respond. There is increasingly the need for an overarching information security framework that can provide context and coherence to compliance activity worldwide. IT Governance is a key resource for forward-thinking managers and executives at all levels, enabling them to understand how decisions about information technology in the organization should be made and monitored, and, in particular, how information security risks are best dealt with. The development of IT governance - which recognises the convergence between business practice and IT management - makes it essential for managers at all levels, and in organizations of all sizes, to understand how best to deal with information security risk. The new edition has been full updated to take account of the latest regulatory and technological developments, including the creation of the International Board for IT Governance Qualifications. IT Governance also includes new material on key international markets - including the UK and the US, Australia and South Africa.

We constructing "Do-It-Yourself and Get Certified: Information Security Management Based on ISO 27001:2013" book to provide direction and illustration for organizations who need a workable framework and person who is interested to learn on how to implement information security management effectively in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001:2013 standard. This book is organized to provide step-by-step, comprehensive guidance and many examples for an organization who wants to adopt and implement the information security and wish to obtain certification of ISO/IEC 27001:2013. By providing all materials required in this book, we expect that you can DO IT YOURSELF the implementation of ISO/IEC 27001:2013 standard and GET CERTIFIED. Information security management implementation presented in this book is using Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle, which is a standard continuous improvement process model used by ISO.

Note: Also available for this book: 3rd revised edition (2015) 9789401800129; available in two languages: Dutch, English.For trainers free additional material of this book is available. This can be found under the "Training Material" tab. Log in with your trainer account to access the material.Information security issues impact all organizations; however measures used to implement effective measures are often viewed as a businesses barrier costing a great deal of money. This practical title clearly explains the approaches that most organizations can consider and implement which helps turn Information Security management into an approachable, effective and well-understood tool. It covers:The quality requirements an organization may have for information; The risks associated with these quality requirements;The countermeasures that are necessary to mitigate these risks;Ensuring business continuity in the event of a disaster;When and whether to report incidents outside the organization.All information security concepts in this book are based on the ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002 standards. But the text also refers to the other relevant international standards for information security. The text is structures as follows:Fundamental Principles of Security and Information security and Risk management. Architecture, processes and information, needed for basic understanding of what information security is about. Business Assets are discussed. Measures that can be taken to protect information assets. (Physical measures, technical measures and finally the organizational measures.)The book also contains many Case Studies which usefully demonstrate how theory translates into an operating environmentThis book is primarily developed as a study book for anyone who wants to pass the ISFS (Information Security Foundation) exam of EXIN. In an appendix an ISFS model exam is given, with feedback to all multiple choice options, so that it can be used as a training for the real ISFS exam.