Steps to implement ISO 27001 Context Setting What activities you should follow: These activities should deliver the following: The below templates can be used for documentation purposes: Risk Assessment Threats, Vulnerabilities & Risks Threat: A potential cause of an unwanted Incident, which may result in harm to a System or Organization Vulnerability: A vulnerability isContinue reading “Implementing ISO 27001: A Step-by-Step Guide”
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Understanding ISMS: Scope and Key Clauses Explained
Scope and Applicability It is applicable to all organisations whether commercial, government or Non profit. It covers and specify the requirements for the following: PDCA Cycle Clauses: Clause 4: Context of Organization Clause 5: Leadership Clause 6: Planning Clause 7: Support Clause 8: Operation Clause 9: Performance evaluation Clause 10: Improvement
Audit Conclusions
Objectives of Audit Conclusions Preparing Audit Conclusions ISO 19011, clause 6.4.9 Before the closing meeting, the auditors meeting consult each other to: Discussing Audit Conclusions with the Auditee It is important to discuss audit findings and conclusions with the management before the closing meeting and submitting the final report to: Closing Meeting Agenda Model PreparingContinue reading “Audit Conclusions”
Beyond the Initial Audit
Objective of beyond the Initial Audit Surveillance Activities Surveillance activities can also include: Surveillance Audits Re-certification Audit Certification Special cases Use of ISO Trade marks
Stage 2 audit
Objectives of Stage 2 Audit Step 1 Conducting the opening meeting ISO 19011, Clause 6.4.3 The purpose of the opening is to: Step 2 Collecting Information Information can be collected in the form of: and many more… Audit Procedure – Interview Ask employees and other interested persons (third parties) questions (verbal or written) to gatherContinue reading “Stage 2 audit”
Stage 1 Audit
Objectives of the Stage 1 Audit Stage 1 Audit steps Site Visit Activities To be Carried Out Document review The main objectives of the document audit are: • General understanding of the operation of the management system • Evaluation of the design of the management system as well as the related processes and controls •Continue reading “Stage 1 Audit”
Phase 1 – Initiating the audit
Appointing the Audit Team Leader Validation of the Audit Objectives In an ISO 27001 certification audit, the main audit objectives are to confirm that: Validation of the Audit scope The audit scope describes the range and limits of he audit; for example, the locations, the organizational units, the activities and the process to be auditedContinue reading “Phase 1 – Initiating the audit”
Phases of Audit
Below is the diagram to demonstrate steps involved in an audit: The following documents can be used as reference: Audit Checklist Audit Plan Sample Policy Format Audit Report Template Risk Register Statement of Applicability (SOA)
A.8 Technological Controls (34 Controls)
A.8.1 User end point devices Information stored on, processed by or accessible via user end point devices shall be protected. A.8.2 Privileged access rights The allocation and use of privileged access rights shall be restricted and managed. A.8.3 Information access restriction Access to information and other associated assets shall be restricted in accordance with theContinue reading “A.8 Technological Controls (34 Controls)”
A.6 People Controls (8 Controls)
A.6.1 Screening Background verification checks on all candidates to become personnel shall be carried out prior to joining the organization and on an ongoing basis taking into consideration applicable laws, regulations and ethics and be proportional to the business requirements, the classification of the information to be accessed and the perceived risks. A.6.2 Terms andContinue reading “A.6 People Controls (8 Controls)”
