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Regulatory Compliance and ISO 27001
In this excerpt from Chapter 10 of "The Case for ISO 27001," author Alan Calder explains how using ISO 27001 can help information security professionals deal with the challenges of complying with complex and overlapping regulatory requirements. Book Chapter
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Management Support
In the excerpt from Chapter 2 of "Nine Steps to ISO 27001 Success: An Implementation Overview," author Alan Calder explains the first key to ISO 27001 success and what it takes to set up for success. Book Chapter
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Security survey finds increase in security standards adoption
Ernst & Young's 2008 Global Information Security Survey finds both positive and negative trends in information security depending on how you look at the numbers. Article | 30 Oct 2008
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A CISO's lessons in building a security plan
The man in charge of information security at a Massachusetts insurance company explains how he built up the company's IT defenses from the top down. Article | 16 Jan 2006
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Competing regulations clog road to compliance
It's difficult for most organizations to cope with today's multitude of compliance regulations, but an expert at Information Security Decisions said security frameworks may be the answer. Article | 20 Oct 2005
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Hitting a home run with NIST security baseline
Find out NIST's latest updates to its security guide to help admins effectively manage their infosec plan. Article | 29 Jan 2004
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Benefits of ISO 27001 and ISO 27002 certification for your enterprise
If your enterprise is considering becoming ISO 27001 and 27002 certified, there are several important questions to ask. Learn about the potential benefits of ISO 27001 and 27002 certification with this expert advice. Tip
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How to apply ISO 27002 to PCI DSS compliance
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard may be fairly straightforward, but it's lacking in defining the processes that will ultimately lead to PCI DSS compliance. In this tip, expert Richard Mackey explains why the ISO 27002 can not only hel... Tip
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ISO 17799: A methodical approach to partner and service provider security management
Outsourcing may relieve some of a company's burdens, but handing off business functions doesn't necessarily mean less work for security teams when sensitive information or critical infrastructure hang in the balance. In this tip, Richard Mackey expla... Tip
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Embarking on the ISO 17799 certification trail
ISO 17799 has proven to be a helpful set of guidelines for CISOs looking to improve their security strategies. The framework can't work by itself though, and security officers must actively prepare an organization for an ISO 17799 project. In this t... Tip
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Mapping the path toward information security program maturity
Amid tight information security budgets, it can be hard to recommend the best ways to invest new dollars or focus new resources. In this tip, Ed Moyle explains why creating a security program maturity map is a sensible way to not only track a program... Tip
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Developing an information security program using SABSA, ISO 17799
In this final article of our information security governance series, Shon Harris explains how to develop an information security program with SABSA and ISO 17799. Tip
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What's new in the revision of ISO 17799
SearchSecurity expert Michael Cobb outlines the latest changes to the ISO 17799 standard. Tip
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Standards-based compliance: A how-to guide
This presentation by Dick Mackey discusses the pros and cons of using standards as the vehicles to improve regulatory compliance. Tip
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Complying with multiple regulations and contending with conflicts
This tip reviews how to comply with multiple regulations and what to do when they conflict. Tip
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Security building blocks with ISO 17799
Get insights on ISO 17799's strengths and weaknesses, and receive practical advice on how to apply the standard in your own enterprise. Tip
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Does ISO 27001 certification mean HIPAA and HITECH compliance?
Mike Chapple clarifies the difference between ISO 27001 certification and HIPAA and HITECH compliance. Answer
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Can ISO 27002 be used as a standalone guide for security management?
Learn the difference between ISO 27001 and ISO 27002, and how the latter can be used to build an infosec program. Answer
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Getting started with an ISO implementation
Struggling to develop an ISO implementation plan? Expert Charles Denyer offers advice on getting started with an enterprise ISO implementation. Answer
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What is ISO certified vs. ISO compliant?
Expert Charles Denyer explains the difference between an ISO 27002 certification report and an ISO 27002 compliant report. Answer
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Comparing certifications: ISO 27001 vs. SAS 70, SSAE 16
Compliance expert Charles Denyer covers ISO 27001 vs. SAS 70, and why enterprises should pay attention to SSAE 16 over SAS 70. Answer
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Should national information security standards be enforceable?
In this expert response, Ernie Hayden discusses the feasibility of creating nation information security standards that applied to all U.S. organizations deemed to have sensitive data. Ask the Expert
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IT auditing applications and tools for ISO 27002 certification
Gaining ISO 27002 certification can be a daunting process, so what auditing tools can help? David Mortman weighs in on how to choose the best auditing tool for your organization. Ask the Expert
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Is the Orange Book still relevant for assessing security controls?
Is the Orange Book still the be-all and end-all for assessing security controls in the enterprise? Security management expert Mike Rothman explains what happened to the Orange Book, and the Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluati... Ask the Expert
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How do ISO 17799 and SAS 70 differ?
ISO 17799 and SAS 70 are two different policies that help organizations achieve compliance best practices. In this Q&A, Mike Rothman defines the policies and unveils the their differences. Ask the Expert
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How to migrate from SAS 70 to ISO 27001
In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, security management pro Mike Rothman discusses the differences between SAS70 and ISO 27001 certifications, and offers advice on how to migrate from one to the other. Ask the Expert
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Does ISO 27001 certification mean HIPAA and HITECH compliance?
Mike Chapple clarifies the difference between ISO 27001 certification and HIPAA and HITECH compliance. Answer
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Can ISO 27002 be used as a standalone guide for security management?
Learn the difference between ISO 27001 and ISO 27002, and how the latter can be used to build an infosec program. Answer
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Getting started with an ISO implementation
Struggling to develop an ISO implementation plan? Expert Charles Denyer offers advice on getting started with an enterprise ISO implementation. Answer
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What is ISO certified vs. ISO compliant?
Expert Charles Denyer explains the difference between an ISO 27002 certification report and an ISO 27002 compliant report. Answer
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Comparing certifications: ISO 27001 vs. SAS 70, SSAE 16
Compliance expert Charles Denyer covers ISO 27001 vs. SAS 70, and why enterprises should pay attention to SSAE 16 over SAS 70. Answer
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Should national information security standards be enforceable?
In this expert response, Ernie Hayden discusses the feasibility of creating nation information security standards that applied to all U.S. organizations deemed to have sensitive data. Ask the Expert
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Benefits of ISO 27001 and ISO 27002 certification for your enterprise
If your enterprise is considering becoming ISO 27001 and 27002 certified, there are several important questions to ask. Learn about the potential benefits of ISO 27001 and 27002 certification with this expert advice. Tip
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IT auditing applications and tools for ISO 27002 certification
Gaining ISO 27002 certification can be a daunting process, so what auditing tools can help? David Mortman weighs in on how to choose the best auditing tool for your organization. Ask the Expert
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Security survey finds increase in security standards adoption
Ernst & Young's 2008 Global Information Security Survey finds both positive and negative trends in information security depending on how you look at the numbers. Article
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Is the Orange Book still relevant for assessing security controls?
Is the Orange Book still the be-all and end-all for assessing security controls in the enterprise? Security management expert Mike Rothman explains what happened to the Orange Book, and the Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluati... Ask the Expert
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About ISO 17799
In this resource guide get details, tips and resources on ISO 17799 and ISO/IEC 27002 certification, including auditing and compliance, standards, guidelines, implementation