White Papers for International Standards Organization (ISO) 27002 (17799)

The BS 7799 / ISO 17799 Standard For a better approach to information security

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When it comes to implementing codes of practice for information security management, the best point
of reference is BS 7799 / ISO 17799, an internationally recognized standard in this field that is widely
used for drafting security policies.
The BS 7799 / ISO 17799 standard is written and published in two parts:
1) ISO/IEC 17799 Part 1: Code of practice for information security management is a guide containing
advice and recommendations to ensure the security of a company’s information according to ten fields
of application.
2) BS 7799 Part 2: Information security management -- specifications with guidance for use provides
recommendations for establishing an effective Information Security Management System (ISMS). At
audit time, this document serves as the assessment guide for certification.
Several software programs are currently available on the market to help companies implement the BS
7799 / ISO 17799 standard and develop security policies. Callio Secura 17799 is one of these. It
brings together a sound methodology, questionnaires, an informational guide and all of the tools
needed to develop an information security management system and accelerate its implementation.

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