Read the world's first practical guidance on achieving certification to ISO 27001, the international standard of information security best practice, and the Nine essential steps to an effective ISMS implementation - the absolute difference between project success and abject failure.
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This is the ideal guide for anyone tackling - or about to tackle - ISO27001 for the first time.
It gives a clear overview of:
- how to get management and board buy-in;
- how to get cross-organizational, cross functional buy-in;
- the gap analysis: how much do you really need to do?
- the relationship between ISO27001 and ISO17799;
- how to integrate with ISO9001 and other management systems;
- how to structure and resource your project;
- use consultants or do it youself?
- the PDCA cycle;
- the timetable and project plan;
- risk assessment methodologies and tools;
- the documentation challenges;
- how to choose a certification body;
- and much, much more.
Apply the 6 secrets for a positive certification audit - and achieve the project goal painlessly!
Completely updated to reflect all the changes to both ISO 17799 and ISO 27001, this popular book is one you can't afford to be without!
Alan Calder, the author of "IT Governance: a Manager's Guide to Data Protection and BS7799/ISO17799" (now in its 3rd edition and the Open University's post-graduate information security text book), led one of the first successful BS7799 certification efforts in the world. He is also a member of the certification committee of a global certification body. This book contains the experience and secrets drawn from many successful BS7799 implementations.
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"I enjoy Alan's books - they're clear, straightforward and the practical experience is evident throughout"
Author: Alan Calder
Publisher: IT Governance Publishing
Format: Download (Zipped PDF 0.5MB)
Other Formats: Soft Cover
ISBN 10: 1905356102
ISBN 13: 9781905356102
Pages: 85
Published Date: 17th Ocotober 2005
Availability: Immediate download

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