Iso 27001 isms manual

Top 5 questions About your ISO 27001 ISMS Manual

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An ISO 27001 Information Security Management System details how an organization will actively ensure customer satisfaction through the application of established Information Security management principles. For this reason, the ISO 27001 Information Security Management System is one of the most scrutinized high-level documents present in an organization. This article discusses a number of issues surrounding the format and content of the Information Security manual. www.Globalmanagergroup.com

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Format & Content There are no requirements defining the format of the ISO 27001 Information Security Management System, most organizations often use a pre-formatted template which is easily modified as the Information Security system develops. Using a Information Security manual template will afford an organization more time to focus on documenting systems and processes with greater accuracy during the implementation phase. www.Globalmanagergroup.com

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There is often considerable debate about the format and content of the ISO 27001 manual. The balance of opinion is divided between those who believe the manual’s format does not matter, as long as, what occurs out in the field complies with the requirements and those who believe the Information Security manual should say something 'personal' about the organization’s approach to Information Security management.

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The Top 5 questions that an ISMS Manual should Respond :

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1. Does it define the scope of the organization’s approach to Information Security management?

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2. Does it define how the scope is applied?

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3. Does it give suitable reason for permissible exclusions from that scope?

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4. Does it contain, or make reference to, documented procedures?

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5. Does it ensure a cycle of feedback exists to allow improvement?

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The Information Security manual should not be over burdened with excessive detail which requires frequent change to ensure relevance is maintained. The approach taken many companies to avoid over-burdening their manual is by allowing lower-level documents, such as procedures and work instructions to contain operational detail. Then, simple reference is made to the procedures and work instructions from within the Information Security manual itself. In other words, let the procedures take the strain of controlling day-to-day activities; after all, they are ‘working’ documents the organization uses to achieve the goal of customer satisfaction. www.Globalmanagergroup.com

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