ISO 27001 Information Security Management Systems: An Introduction and Case Study

In today’s technologically evolving world, information is one of the most valuable assets for any organisation. It’s critical to ensure information is protected. Published in October 2022, the latest version of ISO 27001 Information Security Management Systems takes account of the evolving cyber landscape, innovative technology, cloud operations and related threats.

Understanding ISO 27001

ISO 27001 is an internationally recognised standard offering a framework to help organisations of any size to manage and protect their information assets so that they remain safe and secure, using this excellent framework. Its benefits include protecting a business and its reputation, protecting personal records and sensitive information and inspiring trust in organisations – both internally and externally.

Demonstrating compliance

The ISO 27001 framework helps organisation to manage their legal and regulatory requirements. It also requires organisations to review and communicate their regulatory requirements to stakeholders. It also supports in demonstrating compliance with relevant legislation, which in turn ensures this is ongoing with the latest legislation.

Financial costs of date breaches

According to IBM’s 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report, the average cost of a data breach reached an all-time high in 2023 of USD 4.45 million. Implementing an information security management system reduces the risk of potentially costly data security breaches.

Why download this White Paper?

• Working towards ISO 27001 certification can seem complex. ‘ISO 27001 Information Security Management Systems: An Introduction and Case Study’ aims to simplify the standard
• Understand the benefits ISO 27001 can bring to business culture, support in demonstrating compliance, building providing confidence and trust with stakeholders and reducing the risk of financial penalties and losses associated with data breaches
• The case study from Greater Manchester Shared Services demonstrates first-hand the benefits ISO 270001 can deliver when successfully implemented
• Get an overview of the clear pathways to certification through the explanation of the two-phase audit process.

Key topics covered in this White Paper

• An introduction to ISO 27001 Information Security Management Systems
• ISO27001 case study: Greater Manchester Shared Services
• The certification process 
• Overview of ISO 27001.
  
  

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Implementing an ISO 27001 certified ISMS demonstrates that an organisation has taken the necessary steps to protect the information the business holds from unauthorised access and theft.

Stakeholders such as customers want assurances that their personal information is safe, both from external attack and from internal malicious practices.

A certified ISO 27001 information security management system will provide confidence and trust to stakeholders that the organisation’s internal practices and culture are geared towards keeping their information safe.

ISO 27001 case study: Greater Manchester Shared Services

“We knew ISO 27001 certification would make us leaders in our field, but we didn’t realise what a difference it would make as we faced a global pandemic. Our staff and customers could work from home quickly and easily, while other parts of the health care system were struggling months later. Feedback from customers was overwhelmingly positive, boosting team morale at an incredibly difficult time.” Phil Scott, IT Security Manager, NHS Greater Manchester Shared Services.

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