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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

Auditor evaluation

The evaluation of auditors is an essential part of the ISO 19011 standard and one of its most important components. The evaluation of auditors is done with the intention of ensuring that those conducting audits have the requisite level of expertise, knowledge, and experience to carry out successful audits.

The evaluation of auditors can be carried out in several different ways, including self-assessment, a review by peers, and an evaluation by a higher level of management. The assessment must take into account not just the auditor’s level of technical expertise but also their capacity to carry out the audit procedure in a manner that is compliant with the ISO 19011 standard. The standard also recommends that organizations establish a process for the selection and appointment of auditors and that they regularly review the performance of auditors to ensure that they continue to meet the necessary qualifications and requirements. This recommendation relates...