Information Security Management

Data is one of your business’s most valuable assets. Today’s news is full of reports of companies failing to protect their data — from laptops left on trains to high-profile companies having customers’ credit card data stolen by hackers.

Fortunately, among all the potential complexity of information security, there are some pragmatic steps you can take to minimise risk and start your business on the path to a robust Information Security Management System (ISMS).

Benefits of Implementing an Information Security Management System (ISMS)

Cybercrime is on the rise across the globe. Phishing scams and data breaches have become a common occurrence and a significant threat to companies. As we all spend increasingly more time online, utilising more software and apps, cybercriminals have more opportunity to strike than ever before.

• SECURE ALL INFORMATION IN ANY FORM —An ISMS protects all your information no matter the form. It could be digital, paper-based or in the vast space of the Cloud.
• BECOME RESILIENT TO ATTACK — Companies with a strong ISMS become significantly more resilient to attack from cybercriminals. Cyber resilience helps you protect your organisation against cyber risks, defend against and limit the severity of attacks while ensuring your company’s survival in the face of an attack.
• RESPOND AND EVOLVE — Cybercrime is continually evolving, and so your ISMS must also adapt and evolve too. An ISMS adapts to changes both inside and outside the organisation, keeping risks at bay.
• CENTRALISED SECURE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT — An ISMS ensures all information is held securely within a central framework and can be managed all from one place.
• REDUCE COSTS — Your ISMS will include a risk assessment and analysis approach. This enables your organisation to reduce costs that would otherwise be spent on random security layering and add ons. An ISMS is a complete information security solution.
• CONFIDENTIALITY, AVAILABILITY AND INTEGRITY — A secure set of policies, procedures, technical and physical controls help your business to protect the confidentiality, availability and integrity of your information at all times.
• IMPROVE COMPANY SECURITY CULTURE — True security for a business is possible when everyone in the organisation knows the risks and controls. An ISMS involves all departments and personnel, creating a culture of information security within the organisation.
• ORGANISATION-WIDE PROTECTION — One of the biggest threats to modern-day business is poorly informed and trained staff. An ISMS puts practices and controls into place that educate employees on risks and best practices. The result is a stronger, more secure organisation all across the board.