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In today’s digital age, information security is no longer just a priority, it’s a necessity. With cyber attacks on the rise, customers and stakeholders alike are looking for reassurance that their sensitive information is in safe hands. Implementing and maintaining information and cyber security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework not only improves an organisation’s security posture, but it also instils trust and confidence in those who do business with the organisation.
ISO 27001 is an international standard for information security management that outlines a best-practice framework for managing sensitive company information to keep it secure. Implementing this standard can bring several benefits to an organisation, including:
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) is a set of guidelines and best practices for managing cybersecurity risks developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework can bring a number of benefits to an organisation, including:
ISO 27001 certification and implementing the NIST CSF are both effective ways for organisations to improve the security of their sensitive information, demonstrate compliance with industry regulations, increase efficiency and enhance reputation and resilience.
But which should your organisation prioritise? And is there a best way to implement and maintain them? For more information on this, as well as a different angle on information and cyber security that proposes a management system, risk-based approach, read our latest whitepaper: From checklist to management system: Getting value from the NIST CSF and ISO 27001:2022.