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Mastering Information Security Compliance Management

By : Adarsh Nair, Greeshma M. R.
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Mastering Information Security Compliance Management

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By: Adarsh Nair, Greeshma M. R.

Overview of this book

ISO 27001 and ISO 27002 are globally recognized standards for information security management systems (ISMSs), providing a robust framework for information protection that can be adapted to all organization types and sizes. Organizations with significant exposure to information-security–related risks are increasingly choosing to implement an ISMS that complies with ISO 27001. This book will help you understand the process of getting your organization's information security management system certified by an accredited certification body. The book begins by introducing you to the standards, and then takes you through different principles and terminologies. Once you completely understand these standards, you’ll explore their execution, wherein you find out how to implement these standards in different sizes of organizations. The chapters also include case studies to enable you to understand how you can implement the standards in your organization. Finally, you’ll get to grips with the auditing process, planning, techniques, and reporting and learn to audit for ISO 27001. By the end of this book, you’ll have gained a clear understanding of ISO 27001/27002 and be ready to successfully implement and audit for these standards.
Table of Contents (19 chapters)
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Part 1: Setting the Stage – Definitions, Concepts, Principles, Standards, and Certifications
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Part 2: The Protection Strategy – ISO/IEC 27001/02 Design and Implementation
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Part 3: How to Sustain – Monitoring and Measurement
Appendix – Terms and Definitions

Personal conduct

Clause 4 of ISO 19011 (https://www.iso.org/) describes the principles of auditing (explained in Chapter 8). Auditors are expected to exhibit attributes that enable them to abide by these principles. The individual behavior of an auditor should be professional during the conduct of an audit. ISO 19011 lists certain desired attributes for auditors, such as the following:

  • Ethical: Auditors must base their findings on objective evidence and not falsify them for vested interests. Their reports should be truthful, have a defined objective, and be unbiased. Special care should be taken to refrain from unprofessional behavior, such as gossip or the disclosure of confidential information.
  • Open-minded: Auditors must not let their own biases get in the way of assessing a process implementation by the auditee. Ultimately, the checks should be performed on whether the requirements are met or not and how effective they are in achieving the objectives set by an organization...