An Information Security Management System (ISMS) is a systematic approach to managing and securing sensitive company information as an entity within a business. ISO 27001:2013 defines a structure and provides a comprehensive set of controls to allow a logical approach to security management. It encompasses all people and processes involved with the IT systems, and manage them as an integrated process to ensure that gaps are recognized; risks are identified and appropriately controlled.
The Strategy
Businesses depend on their information systems for daily operation as well as historical data for all areas of business from manufacturing, operations and personnel. Information is a business advantage; an asset that needs to be protected from such threats as data loss, hacking, breach of confidentiality, and industrial espionage. In addition, legal and contractual requirements, as identified in Gramm-Leach-Bliley, HIPPA, Sarbanes-Oxley, and numerous State Breach laws dictate controls and levels of assurance that are confusing, contradictory, and create barriers to business. To protect itself, an organization needs to actively manage the security of all forms of information exchange and data storage.
What ISO IEC 27,001 Can Do For You
By creating an Information Security Management System (ISMS) and certifying it to the ISO 27001 standard, businesses can better manage their risk and implement the controls necessary to preserve the integrity, confidentiality and availability of their information. Its purpose it to maximize protection of information for organizations both large and small that are involved in e-business, sensitive customer data, fiduciary/proprietary data and data processing. Proper use of an ISMS ensures that all risks are recognized, regularly evaluated and addressed to minimize potential exposures. Certification also provides powerful demonstration of your commitment to clients that your security practices conform to the industry’s best.
ISO 27001 has become mandatory in some business sectors, and is quickly becoming the baseline for today’s businesses involved in government and legal compliance issues to keep their information secure. Our program enables you to protect your information asset, setting into place a system to provide peace of mind for both you and your customer.
Using our established, practical training techniques, QPS provides the consulting and training that clients need to understand the requirements as well as develop the appropriate system.
We provide specific support in:
- Developing Detailed Implementation Plans
- Developing Process Based Documentation
- Developing ISMS Manual & Procedures
- Conducting Audits & Training Audit Personnel
- Training for System Support and Management
- Organizational Support for Registration
- Auditors for Ongoing Audit Support
Our staff has more than 20 years experience in the implementation of quality systems and managing compliance issues. We know what ISO registrars expect from your ISMS and can help you develop a system that is simple, practical, and effective in maintaining your quality objectives to comply with ISO requirements.
The QPS Advantage
As professional consultants to the healthcare, software, service and other industries, QPS helps companies to understand and build their ISMS, achieve and maintain certification, and use it as the foundation for continued success. We will help you identify your threats, reduce their impact, manage your compliance, assure your customers that their information is secure and maintain the competitive edge to improve your business situation.
Our courses are designed to create and build your success, specific to your requirements. We provide the coaching, classroom training, system expertise and teamwork needed to help you achieve your goals. QPS is the team you need to put an ISMS in place properly the first time, with results that benefit all levels within your business.
Contact us today and find out why so many businesses trust their success to QPS.