ISO 27001 — Information Security Management template

About this document

An ISO 27001 information security management policy underpins an information security management system aligned to the standard. It sets the direction and commitment for managing information security risk. A clear policy supports certification and continual improvement.

Who needs one: Organisations implementing or certifying an information security management system.

What a strong iso 27001 — information security management covers

• Scope and objectives of the management system
• Leadership commitment and security responsibilities
• Risk assessment and risk treatment approach
• Statement of applicability and control selection
• Internal audit and management review processes
• Continual improvement and corrective actions

Regulations and frameworks this aligns to

PolicyKit references the standards relevant to your jurisdiction when it generates your iso 27001 — information security management.

ISO/IEC 27001

The international standard specifying requirements for establishing, maintaining, and continually improving an information security management system.

ISO/IEC 27002

An international standard providing a reference set of information security controls and implementation guidance to support an ISO 27001 management system.

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

A voluntary US framework organising cybersecurity activities into core functions to help organisations manage and reduce cyber risk.

UK GDPR

The retained UK version of the General Data Protection Regulation, governing how organisations process the personal data of people in the UK.

GDPR

The EU General Data Protection Regulation, governing how organisations collect, use, and protect personal data of people in the EU.

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