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How ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 can Help Minimise Data Breaches

In today’s digital age, businesses face continued threats of cyberattacks and data breaches. The importance of data make it an attractive target for malicious users. Hence it is absolutely imperative to ensure that your data is secured to minimise any risks of unauthorised access to it. ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 provide extensive risk management controls to prevent such breaches. We will explore how these standards help achieve this.

Data Breaches

ISO 27001 is an internationally recognised standard that provides a framework for information security management. It highlights the best practices for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an information security management system (ISMS). To prevent any data breaches, organisations must implement security controls. ISO 27001 aligns with an organisation’s goals to identify and mitigate risks and vulnerabilities in its information systems. The standard covers the implementation of physical, technical, and administrative security controls to protect an organisation’s information assets. By implementing ISO 27001, businesses can strengthen their security posture and decrease the chances of data breaches.

The key steps in implementing ISO 27001 in your organisation includes the following:

  • Hire a consultant or internally obtain a copy of the standard
  • Undertake an Internal Gap Analysis to verify whether you meet requirements of standards
  • Allow for up to 6 months of implementation of system before applying for certification

Data breaches

ISO 27701 is an extension of ISO 27001 and is the first international standard for privacy information management. It provides a framework for implementing and managing a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) based on the GDPR. PIMS helps organisations identify and comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, etc. It ensures that personal information is protected during its processing activities and that individuals’ privacy rights are respected. risk of privacy breaches and fines.

The benefits of implementing ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 go beyond compliance. It helps businesses gain a competitive edge by demonstrating their commitment to protecting their customers’ data and their privacy rights. Implementing these standards can also increase the trust and confidence in the organisation by stakeholders

In Summary, it is absolutely integral that we establish the right Security controls to minimise such incidents like breaches.  To find out more about ISO 27001 and ISO 27701, please contact Sustainable Certification