ISO 27001 & ISO 27701

ISO 27001 is a well-known standard that specifies the criteria for creating, implementing, managing, and enhancing an Information Security Management System (ISMS). This standard aims to assist organizations in safeguarding their information assets through a comprehensive approach that includes people, processes, and technology.

1. Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage information security risks to minimize the impact of security incidents.
2. Continuous Improvement: Implement a process of continual improvement for the ISMS.
3. Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.

1. Context of the Organization
• Evaluate the internal and external factors that could impact the ISMS.
• Recognize the needs and expectations of relevant stakeholders.

2. Leadership
• Foster a commitment to the ISMS throughout the organization.
• Create and communicate the information security policy clearly.

3. Planning
• Conduct risk assessments and identify risk treatment options.
• Set objectives and plan to achieve them.

4. Support
• Provide necessary resources, training, and awareness.
• Maintain documented information as required by the standard.

5. Operation
• Implement and operate the ISMS.
• Manage and control documented information.

6. Performance Evaluation
• Monitor, measure, analyze, and evaluate the ISMS.
• Conduct internal audits and management reviews.

7. Improvement
• Take corrective actions to address nonconformities.
• Continually improve the suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness of the ISMS.

ISO 27701 builds on the requirements of ISO 27001 by incorporating privacy management. It offers guidelines for creating, implementing, maintaining, and continuously enhancing a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS), assisting organizations in managing and safeguarding personal data.

1. Privacy Management: Enhance privacy controls and ensure compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR.
2. Transparency: Improve transparency in data processing activities.
3. Risk Management: Identify and manage privacy risks effectively.

1. Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)
• Integrate PIMS with ISMS as outlined in ISO 27001.
• Define roles and responsibilities for privacy management.

2. Privacy Risk Management
• Conduct privacy impact assessments.
• Identify and address privacy risks.

3. Data Subject Rights
• Implement procedures to handle data subject requests.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations.

4. Operational Controls
• Apply measures to safeguard personal data.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of these measures.

5. Third-Party Management
• Manage privacy risks associated with third-party processors.
• Ensure third parties comply with privacy requirements.

At Konkrit Solutions, we provide extensive assistance to ensure your organization attains and sustains compliance with ISO 27001 and ISO 27701. Our offerings include:

1. Gap Analysis: Assessing your current information security and privacy management practices against ISO standards.
2. Implementation Support: Assisting with the implementation of necessary controls, policies, and procedures.
3. Training and Awareness: Providing training to ensure your staff understands and can implement the standards effectively.
4. Internal Audits: Conducting internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of your ISMS and PIMS.
5. Certification Support: Guiding you through the certification process, ensuring you meet all requirements for ISO 27001 and ISO 27701.

By partnering with Konkrit Solutions, you can enhance your organization’s information security and privacy management, achieve regulatory compliance, and build trust with your clients and stakeholders.