Implementing an Information Security Management System

Security Management Based on ISO 27001 Guidelines
1. Auflage 2019
ISBN: 978-1-4842-5412-7
Verlag: Apress

Buch, Englisch, 274 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 554 g

Covers security standards based on ISO 27001
Includes best practices on Audits and Assessments
Follows an 8 step implementation process

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Chaudhary, Mukund

Chopra, Abhishek

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Wirtschaftsinformatik, SAP, IT-Management
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Daten / Datenbanken
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Angewandte Informatik Wirtschaftsinformatik
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Technische Informatik Computersicherheit

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1 - Need for Information Security
Information security in simple terms refers to securing your information. The question arises; who would you need to secure it from? Any person who is not authorized to access and use information. This chapter will provide reader an introduction on information security and its importance. We will talk about various industries / domains example which will give readers an understanding of information security related to industries / domain they are working in or are about to implement information security in their specific industry / organization. 
• What is Information Security?• Information Security Management – ISO 27001• Why it is important to safeguard the information? • How will ISO 27001 be applicable to you?
Chapter 2 – Step 1: Assessing Needs and Scope
When starting an ISO 27001 - information security implementation, a doubt arises on the first step to be taken. This chapter will give reader an understanding as how to start implementation process and what are the important aspects to cover.
• Assessing Business Needs• Scope & High level timeframe to achieve implementation• Senior Management Support
Chapter 3 – Step 2: Project Kick-off  
When we formally start a project, kick off is important with stakeholders. This chapter will give reader an understanding on conducting ISO 27001 implementation kick off with required stakeholders and gain their commitment on the project / set timeline.
• Presenting a High Level Plan• Setting up Project Task Force• Getting Commitment
Chapter 4 – Step 3: Initial Risk Assessment  
The term Risk Assessment means identification of the risks related to information security. This chapter will give reader an understanding as how to conduct risk assessment exercise, which involved all teams/stakeholders. You will also learn the importance of preparing findings report & its presentation.
• Meeting Teams• Preparing Analysis Report• Presenting Report to Management / Teams Chapter 5 – Step 4: Risk Management Approach
This chapter will give reader an understanding on the approach to be identified / followed for managing the risks identified during the risk assessment exercise. Our focus will be on identifying assets and applying security controls.
• Define / Finalize Risk Assessment Framework• Identifying Assets• Managing Risks• Identifying Security Controls• Statement of Applicability (SOA)
Chapter 6 – Step 5: Execution  
Till now our focus was on identifying the gaps and approaches to be adopted. This chapter will provide you the steps to be taken during the execution process. We will cover identifying risks for each team / areas / stakeholders keeping the requirements of ISO 27001 security controls in mind.
• Information security awareness• Need of Policies / Procedure• Understanding & Implementing Controls• Assessing Progress
Chapter 7 – Step 6: Audit
This chapter will give you an understanding on the audit (internal) requirements, conduct of audit / audit finding reports / closure of findings / improvement & communication with respect to ISO 27001 implementation. 
• Preparing Audit Team (Internal)• Conducting Audits• Close findings / gaps• Planning Improvement• Communication
Chapter 8 – Step 7: Management Review
Management Review emphasizes the involvement of management in your process. This chapter will teach you the need of conducting management reviews and what aspects need to be taken into consideration while conducting this review. 
• Conduct review• Plan improvement• Communicate
Chapter 9 – Step 8: External Audit / Assessment
This chapter will cover External Audits, which is the last stage of your ISO 27001 implementation. It will provide you an understanding on external audit requirements, how to prepare for audit, best practices to manage audit overall and closure of audit.
• Audit Preparation• Best Practices to be Followed• Audit Closure
Chapter 10 – Continual Improvement
During ISO 27001 implementations there could be many areas where information security risks could still be open or in-progress state. Risks like these can have a major effect on the efficiency of your security framework. This chapter will educate you on all these risks so that you can keep moving forward with your ISO 27001 information security management framework.
• Improvement Areas• Execution Plan• Regular Audits / Reviews

Über Autor(innen)

Abhishek is a quality professional with more than 13 years of experience implementing CMMi, ISO 9001, ITIL, and ISO 27001. He holds a black belt in Lean Six Sigma and is also a certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.

Mukund is a certified project management professional with more than a decade of experience in managing international projects, internal audits, CMMI, and ISO 27001. In his leisure time, he can be found reading articles on and exploring emerging technologies.