ISO
Definition
ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, is an independent, non-governmental international organization that develops and publishes standards to ensure the quality, safety, efficiency, and interoperability of products, services, and systems. In the context of information security, ISO/IEC 27001 is a widely recognized standard that specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an information security management system (ISMS).
Secure Settings Example
# Example of an ISMS policy document aligned with ISO/IEC 27001
information_security_policy:
version: 1.0
approved_by: "CISO"
date_of_approval: "2023-10-01"
scope: "All organizational units and processes"
objectives:
- "Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information"
- "Comply with legal and regulatory requirements"
- "Continuously improve security posture"
responsibilities:
- role: "Information Security Manager"
responsibilities:
- "Oversee ISMS implementation"
- "Conduct regular risk assessments"
risk_management:
process: "Identify, assess, and mitigate risks"
frequency: "Quarterly"
Insecure Settings Example
# Example of a poorly defined ISMS policy document
information_security_policy:
version: 1.0
approved_by: "Manager"
date_of_approval: "2023-10-01"
scope: "IT department only"
objectives:
- "Protect data"
responsibilities:
- role: "IT Staff"
responsibilities:
- "Handle security issues"
risk_management:
process: "Ad-hoc risk handling"
frequency: "Annually"