IT Governance urges Australian businesses to combat this increase in cyber attacks by hiring ISO 27001-qualified professionals.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, April 29, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The ABC reports that “cyber attacks on Australian businesses and government increased by 20% last year” and that the most commonly targeted sectors were “banking and finance, resources and energy, defence capability and telecommunications.”

IT Governance, the global cyber security solutions provider, urges Australian businesses to combat this increase in cyber attacks by hiring ISO 27001-qualified professionals.

ISO 27001 is the international cyber security standard that sets out the requirements of an information security management system (ISMS) – an enterprise-wide approach to information security that addresses people, processes and technology. The Standard has been implemented by businesses around the world to protect against cyber attacks, and is internationally recognised as a best-practice approach to cyber security.

ISO 27001’s risk-based approach enables organisations to implement cyber security controls based on the risks they actually face, and by achieving certification to ISO 27001, businesses can demonstrate their commitment to cyber security to their stakeholders as well as meeting their obligations under various data protection laws. Certification to the Standard is accepted worldwide as a demonstration that an organisation maintains cyber security best practice.

In order to implement the Standard effectively, however, businesses need qualified ISO 27001 professionals. Alan Calder, founder and executive chairman of IT Governance, emphasises the need for ISO 27001 professionals in Australia:

“With ISO 27001 certification in Australia growing 22% year-on-year, businesses are beginning to see the importance of achieving certification to such a high-profile standard. Employing ISO 27001-qualified staff will give your organisation the guidance and knowledge it needs to make implementing the Standard a lot smoother.”

Accessible by anyone in the world with an Internet connection, IT Governance’s Live Online ISO 27001 training courses provide expert guidance on how to lead, implement, design and audit an ISMS aligned with ISO 27001. They also deliver the opportunity to achieve industry-standard IBITGQ qualifications that support the development of senior careers in information security management and IT governance.

For more information: www.itgovernance.asia/t-liveonlinetraining.aspx.

Alternatively, organisations can call IT Governance on 00 800 48 484 484 or email servicecentre@itgovernance.asia for more information on how IT Governance can help protect their information security.

Melanie Watson
IT Governance
0845 070 1750
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