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It's okay even if it's your first time! We'll show you how to get ISMS certification in the shortest time possible (Part 1)
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- Explaining the importance and challenges of obtaining ISMS certification
ISMS certification is an essential framework for strengthening information security management systems and increasing corporate value, but there are many challenges to obtaining certification. - Explain the three key elements of information security management
We provide a detailed explanation of the three elements of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and show that each element is fundamental to ISMS. - Specific examples of problem-solving methods using SecureNavi
By utilizing SecureNavi, we provide specific methods and examples for streamlining document management, providing operational support after certification is obtained, and overcoming the hurdles of initial implementation.
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1. Introduction
In order to increase corporate value and maintain good relationships with business partners, it is necessary to prepare for various security risks. In response, an increasing number of companies are aiming to obtain ISMS certification, a framework for evaluating and certifying a company's information security management system and conducting risk analysis and improvements. However, obtaining ISMS certification poses many challenges, as it requires specialized knowledge, labor, and costs. Another issue is that obtaining certification requires the management of a large amount of documents, which makes work more complicated.
In this article, we will introduce how to obtain ISMS certification efficiently and in the shortest time possible, even for first-time users, and how to safely and effectively manage the documents required for certification. First, let's organize the basics and then delve into specific issues.
2. What is ISMS? Review the basics
ISMS (Information Security Management System) is a comprehensive framework aimed at managing a company's information security risks and protecting its information assets. By accurately understanding ISMS, you can take the first step towards obtaining certification. Here, we will review the three basic elements of information security and why ISMS certification is necessary.
Three Elements of Information Security
There are three important elements in building information security: confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Understanding these elements thoroughly and managing them appropriately are key issues in ISMS. We will explain each element in detail with specific examples.
- Confidentiality
This means keeping information accessible only to authorized people. For example, personal information such as salary information and employee evaluations requires strict access control to prevent unauthorized access. - Completeness
We guarantee that information is accurate and has not been tampered with. For example, we prevent information from being altered by setting it so that the delivery address of a contract cannot be changed. - availability
This means keeping information accessible and usable by those who need it, when they need it. For example, regular backups of important data are performed to minimize the risk of it becoming inaccessible.
Why is ISMS certification necessary?
Next, let's consider why obtaining ISMS certification is important for a company. There are multiple benefits to obtaining ISMS certification, but here we will explain three particularly important points. Understanding these benefits will make the significance of obtaining certification clearer.
- Raising the level of information security
By operating an ISMS effectively, you can increase your resistance to information leaks and cyber attacks. With an increasing number of companies being forced to suspend operations or go bankrupt due to information security incidents, operating an ISMS is an important initiative for protecting the company itself. - Increased reliability
Obtaining ISMS certification based on the international standard ISO/IEC 27001 will enable you to demonstrate to business partners and customers that you meet high security standards. Since ISMS certification is sometimes included in business terms with government agencies and major corporations, it will also contribute to improving your order rates. - Streamlining IPO preparation
Obtaining ISMS certification is also important for companies aiming to go public. Operating an ISMS improves information security management systems and reduces the amount of work required for IT control.
3. Issues and solutions in obtaining ISMS certification
So far, we have discussed the benefits of establishing an ISMS and obtaining certification, but there are also challenges. For example, it is not clear where to start, the creation and management of various documents can be cumbersome, and even after obtaining certification, a secure environment must be maintained, which requires time and effort. For these reasons, many companies say that it is difficult to proceed on their own.
SecureNavi is the solution! Powerful support for obtaining ISMS certification
To overcome these challenges, we would like to introduce "SecureNavi". SecureNavi is a cloud-based tool that streamlines the creation and management of documents required for ISMS certification. It also provides comprehensive support for ongoing operations after certification, and can be used to build an ISMS for the first time.
As a specific example, one company was taking a lot of time and effort to create documents and conduct risk assessments, but by following SecureNavi's guide, they were able to automatically generate the necessary documents, significantly reducing time and effort.Furthermore, by utilizing the reminder function even after obtaining certification, the company reported that regular audits and risk management were carried out smoothly, making it easier to maintain information security.
As you can see, SecureNavi is a powerful support tool that simplifies the process of obtaining ISMS certification and reduces the operational burden. However, it is important to note that although all documents required for obtaining ISMS certification can be created and managed within SecureNavi, there are some documents that are not covered.
Documents that are not subject to this policy will still need to be managed on on-premise servers or in cloud storage as before, but by registering file paths in SecureNavi's document information, it will be possible to achieve a pseudo-centralized management of the documents.
4. Summary
ISMS certification is an important framework for strengthening information security management systems and increasing corporate value. However, obtaining it requires specialized knowledge and a lot of work. This article has explained in detail the basics of ISMS and the need to obtain certification. In the next part, we will explain specific document management methods and the introduction of effective tools, so please take a look.
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