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ISO 27001 basic concepts

I am a student currently writing a coursework on Information security. I have tried to understand what ISO 27001 is but I still don't understand what is it and what it does. I was hoping you could help me understand what ISO 27001 is about and what it does.

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Rhand Leal Jun 23, 2017

Answer: ISO 27001 is a management system standard focused on the protection of information. It defines requirements to implement, operate, control and improve the information security based on a process and risk management approaches. For more detailed information, I suggest you to take a look at these materials:
- What is ISO 27001? https://advisera.com/27001academy/what-is-iso-27001/
- What is an Information Security Management System (ISMS) according to ISO 27001? https://advisera.com/27001academy/blog/2016/05/23/information-security-management-system-isms-according-iso-27001/

These materials will also help you regarding ISO 27001:
- Book Secure & Simple: A Small-Business Guide to Implementing ISO 27001 On Your Own https://advisera.com/books/secure-and-simple-a-small-business-guide-to-implementing-iso-27001-on-your-own/
- Free online training ISO 27001 Foundations Course https://advisera.com/training/iso-27001-foundations-course/

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