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Information security is becoming an increasingly important part of business. The average cost of a data breach rose to $4.24 million (about £3.1 million) last year, according to a Ponemon Institute study, demonstrating the severity of the problem. To mitigate …
Organisations that are looking to improve their information security posture are probably familiar with ISO 27001. It’s the international standard that describes best practice for an ISMS (information security management system), and it provides a framework for implementing appropriate processes …
When an organisation conducts an ISO 27001 risk assessment, it’s helpful to have a list of threats and vulnerabilities to hand to make sure everything is accounted for. The list also helps you understand the difference between threats and vulnerabilities, …
One of the most important steps when conducting an ISO 27001 risk assessment is to select risk owners to manage specific threats and vulnerabilities. Choosing the right person is crucial, because not only should the owner of each risk be …
Risk assessments are at the heart of ISO 27001, but they often have a reputation for being time-consuming and difficult. But how long should the risk assessment process take? The answer depends on which tool you use. Risk assessment tools …
Data flow maps are essential for organisations to understand how sensitive information moves through their business. For example, you might collect user information in a survey, which is then funnelled into a database that’s used by your marketing team. If …
If you’re trying to protect your organisation from security incidents, you will probably have come across the concept of risk assessments. This is an essential step to understanding and addressing your weaknesses, and must be done before you introduce new …
Sensitive data is one of an organisation’s most important assets, so it makes sense that you prioritise its security. Information security is “the practice of preventing unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, inspection, recording or destruction” of sensitive records. This …
One of the core principles of ISO 27001 is that the information security measures you adopt must be relevant to the threats your organisation faces. Every business is unique – in its structure, the types of information it processes and …
ISO 27001 audits can be intimidating, especially if it’s the first time that your ISMS (information security management system) has come under scrutiny. So how can you make sure you’re doing everything that you should? This blog helps settle your …
