ISO Expert

In today’s digital age, information security is paramount. Businesses of all sizes must protect sensitive information from cyber threats, data breaches, and other security risks. One way to achieve this is by implementing an Information Security Management System (ISMS) that conforms to ISO 27001. In this article, we will discuss ISO 27001, its benefits, and why businesses should consider implementing it.

What is ISO 27001?

ISO 27001 is an international standard that sets out the requirements for an Information Security Management System (ISMS). It is a framework for managing and protecting sensitive information, such as personal data, financial information, and intellectual property. ISO 27001 provides a systematic and proactive approach to managing information security risks, ensuring that businesses can protect their critical assets.

Benefits of ISO 27001

1. Protection of Sensitive Information

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Diversified Management Systems provides ISMS Solutions to our clients.  We help you meet your information security objectives faster and ensure security for you and your customers. In the final analysis we save time and money, using our customer-centric approach to implement a management system leveraging our experience and your leadership.

We learn your business goals and market requirements to streamlined ISMS implementation.  We help educate you about the boundaries and scope of ISO 27001 requirements.

• Prepare a GAP analysis and Risk Assessment
• Initiate the Information Security Management System
• Develop the ISMS and move to Certification

No matter the size of your organization, there is only so much that is needed to obtain ISO 27001 certification and we work to understand your business objectives and why you are pursuing ISO 27001. With that information, we focus our efforts on meet your goals and objectives. We will make suggestions for improving your information security management system.  Our value comes by meeting your objectives in the shortest time possible.

Contact us to schedule an introductory meeting and to answer any of your questions or concerns.

The human element is a key driver of 82% of information and IP breaches.  This emphasizes the importance of having a strong security awareness program.

Social engineering is used for a range of malicious activities through human interactions. It uses psychological manipulation to trick users into giving away sensitive information.

Social engineering attacks happen occur in one or more steps.  The perpetrator learns about the victim to gather background information, such as points of entry and weak security protocols. The attacker moves to gain the victim’s trust and provide positive reinforcement for further actions that break security.

The types of Social Engineering are:

• Baiting
• Phishing
• Spear phishing
• Scareware
• Pretexting

Baiting

These attacks use a false promise to entice a victim’s greed or curiosity. They lure the victim into a trap to steal personal information then inflicts their systems with malware.

Phising

These scams are email and text messages aimed at creating a sense of urgency, curiosity or fear. It then moves them into revealing sensitive information, clicking on links to malicious websites, or opening attachments containing malware.

Spear phishing

This is a more targeted version of the phishing scam. The attacker chooses specific individuals. They tailor the messages based on characteristics, job positions, and contacts belonging to their victims to make their attack less conspicuous. Spear phishing requires much more effort on behalf of the perpetrator and may take weeks and months to pull off. They’re much harder to detect and have better success rates if done skillfully.

Scareware

Scareware involves bombarding the victim with false alarms and fictitious threats. Users are deceived to think their system is infected with malware, prompting them to install software that has no real benefit or is malware itself.

Pretexting

The attacker starts by developing trust with the victim by impersonating co-workers, police, bank and tax officials, or other persons who have right-to-know authority. The pretexter asks questions that required to confirmation of the victim’s identity, where they gather important personal data.