What is an Information Security Management System (ISMS)?

An Information Security Management System (ISMS) is a framework of policies, procedures, and guidelines that organisations use to manage sensitive data and protect against cyber threats. It typically includes elements such as risk assessment, incident management, and employee training. The goal of an ISMS is to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information by implementing a systematic approach to managing sensitive information. The ISO/IEC 27001 standard provides a globally recognized framework for implementing an ISMS.

Why does my company need an ISMS?

An ISMS can help your company protect against various types of cyber threats and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. There are several reasons why you need an ISMS, including:

1. Data protection: An ISMS can help a company protect sensitive data, such as personal information, financial data, and confidential business information, from unauthorised access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
2. Compliance: Many laws and regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), require organisations to implement appropriate security measures to protect sensitive data. An ISMS can help a company comply with these requirements.
3. Risk management: An ISMS can help a company identify and assess potential security risks, and implement appropriate controls to mitigate those risks.
4. Business continuity: An ISMS can help a company plan for and respond to security incidents, such as data breaches or system failures, to minimise the impact on the business and ensure continuity.
5. Reputation: A company with a well-implemented ISMS can build trust with customers and business partners by demonstrating a commitment to data security.

Overall, an ISMS is a proactive approach to managing the security of your organisation's data and systems. It can help you to identify and mitigate potential security threats and ensure that your company's sensitive data is protected.

What's included with Upscaler's ISMS solution?

With Upscaler's ISMS solution you are getting a comprehensive and professionally crafted set of documents, records, registers and training content. This is everything you need to put in place a best practice ISMS which is compliant with ISO 27001. Furthermore, all of Upscaler's content is fully customisable so that you can tailor it to your own way of working.

What training and support do I get with Upscaler's ISMS solution?

We understand that undertaking the implementation of an ISMS may seem overwhelming. That's why in addition to all of the solution content outlined in the sections below, we provide a number of specific supports to assist you with your implementation and beyond.

• An initial onboarding session with a product and ISMS specialist.
• Clear and thorough guidance for every step of the implementation project plan.
• Access to Upscaler University.
• Access to Upscaler's technical knowledgebase.
• Quick and qualified response to any questions submitted through the helpdesk.
• Ad hoc calls with Upscaler's experts when you need them (subject to pricing plan).

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