Experts insist that international standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, can offer better protection from cybercrime if implemented correctly.

BRUGES, BELGIUM, BENELUX, October 16, 2013 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Over the last two decades, cyberspace has had a tremendous impact on most European organisations, from small scale businesses to large international companies, from government bodies to individuals. The EU economy is already affected by cybercrime activities against businesses.

Experts insist that international standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, the information security standard, can offer better protection from cybercrime if implemented correctly.

ISO 27001 lays the foundations for an Information Security Management System (ISMS). By adopting a process-based approach, this standard is simply the best protection available for organisations that need to secure their information assets. The new version of the standard ISO 27001:2013 has just been published and it has already been described by some experts as more flexible and company friendly.

Alan Calder, Founder and Executive Chairman of cyber security experts IT Governance, says: “Implementing ISO 27001 is the right way forward to ensure the security of an organisation. The scope of the standard has been widened to encourage many more companies to get on board and derive the benefits of compliance. Furthermore you are also proving to stakeholders and clients that the business has been assessed and verified.”

Any organisation looking to adopt the ISO 27001 standard will also benefit from reading Alan Calder’s book Nine Steps To Success, which outlines the nine essential steps to an effective ISMS implementation. The book is ideal for anyone tackling ISO 27001 for the first time. The book can be ordered online here: www.itgovernance.eu/p-545.aspx.

Mel Watson
IT Governance Ltd
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