An information security management system (ISMS) is a management framework of policies and procedures to keep confidential and sensitive information secure. It establishes a systematic approach to security through technologies, policies, procedures, systems, and processes. ISMSs are designed to manage information risks such as data leaks, cyberattacks, hacks, insider threats, or theft. An ISMS enables organizations to secure information in all its forms and increase their resilience to attacks.
An effective ISMS also helps businesses respond to evolving security threats to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data it handles. Businesses can improve cybersecurity culture through ISMS’s integrated approach that covers people, processes, and technology. ISMS enables employees and partners to readily understand risks and embrace security controls in their working practices.
The ISO 27001’s focus on information security risk management and continuous improvement makes it the most widely recognized IT Security certification internationally.