What are the ISO planning and Implementation Details

ISO 27001 Certification in Kuwait Standard is popular widely accepted standard by all Organizations globally to achieve efficient Information Security Management Systems (ISMS).Organizations would be keen to obtain ISO 27001 Certification due to its associated numerous benefits. The major benefits include global competitive edge, demonstrate Organization compliance with laws and regulations, improve Information security system quality assurance (QA), ease of doing interoperability, IT and business alignment etc.

In this blog we would highlight on the Planning and implementation with ISO 27001 Certification process.

Implementation Costs:-

While Organizations seek to establish, implement and manage effective Information Security Management Systems, also keen to reduce its associated costs. The below factors should be considered while ISO 27001 Implementation in Kuwait

1.       Internal resources -  (All departments need to be involved including management)

2.       External resources - (Experienced consultants prove useful in internal audits, time and cost savings. 

3.       Certification – (Approaching approved ISO 27001 certification consultants)

4.       Implementation - (Health of IT with in Organization)

ISO 27001 Certification Planning:-

ISO 27001 requires an Organization to establish, implement and maintain a continuous improvement approach to manage Information security Management Systems. While planning for its certification, the below factors should be considered

1.       Organization size

2.       Nature of its business

3.       Commitment of Senior management

4.       Definition of Security Policies

5.       Implementation Phases

The below steps describe the implementation phases for ISO 27001 Certification process

Phase 1 – Identify Business Objectives      

It distinguishing and organizing objectives is the step that will gain management support. Primary objectives can be derived from the organization's mission, strategic plan and IT objectives.

Phase 2 – Obtain Management Supports

The above phase 1 & 2 we would be gathering the objectives from senior management of Organization and involve in defining a high level overview on Information Security Management System.

Phase 3 – Definition of ISMS scope

The scope of implementation should be kept manageable to cover all or part of Organization. Identifying the scope of implementation can save the organization time and money.

Phase 4—Define a Method of Risk Assessment

Choosing a risk evaluation strategy is one of the most important parts of establishing the ISMS.

1.       NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-30 Risk Management Guide for Information Technology Systems

2.       Sarbanes-Oxley IT hazard appraisal

3.       Asset characterization and information documents

Phase 5—Prepare an Inventory of Information Assets to Protect, and Rank Assets According to Risk Classification Based on Risk Assessment

This would create a list the Information Assets, Mark a Rank to it based on Risk Assessment. The risk associated with resources, along with the owners, proprietors, area, location, criticality and replacement value of assets, should be distinguished.

Phase 6—Manage the Risks, and Create a Risk Treatment Plan

To control the effect associated with risk, the organization must acknowledge, avoid, transfer or reduce the risk to an acceptable level using risk relieving controls.

Phase 8—Allocate Resources, and Train the Staff

It is essential for Organizations to have sufficient resources to manage, develop and maintain and implement ISMS. They should plan for training awareness programs for better understanding and efficient contribution.

Phase 9—Monitor the Implementation of the ISMS

Organizations must have audit reviews of ISMS at periodic, planned intervals. The audit follows changes and upgrades to policies, procedures, controls and staffing decisions. All these audits and results should be documented

Phase 10—Prepare for the Certification Audit

This is about external audit, its objective is to review and ensure sufficient evidence and review/audit documents sent to an auditor for review. The evidence and documents will demonstrate the efficiency and effectiveness of the implemented ISMS in the organization and its business units.

Phase 11—Conduct Periodic Reassessment Audits

Organizations should have periodic internal and external audits confirm that the organization remains in ISO 27001 standard compliance

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